Discover History of glass manufacturing: 5000 Years of Innovation
From Accidental Invention to Global Industry The story of glass begins not in a laboratory, but near the fiery hearths of early metalworkers. Around 3500-3000 BCE, in Mesopotamia and Egypt, a fortuitous blend of silica sand and alkali—a happy accident—birthed a material that would reshape civilizations. These initial glass creations, often simple beads or decorations, hinted at the transformative power of this new substance. Were these early artisans aware they were initiating an industry that would endure for millennia?...