Weaving Together the History of Carpets

<p>Carpets are everyday objects we rarely stop to think about. But they’re far more than decoration or something soft to step on. Each one holds an origin story – threads that run through centuries of history, connecting small villages of master weavers to sprawling, power-hungry empires.</p><p>Historian Dorothy Armstrong, author of <i>Threads of Empire: A History of the World in Twelve Carpets,</i> takes us on a journey through the surprising and global story of carpets.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>