Why It Took So Long to Invent the Wheel (2012)
I often like to fantasize how would I fare if I found myself suddenly transported into medieval times or earlier (spoiler: poorly).<p>Articles like this make me appreciate even more how little difference there is between us and humans thousands of years ago. I wouldn't have figured out how to make a working wheel, and I've <i>seen</i> one. I have no idea where I picked up the idea that "ancient civilizations were dumb", but the more I read, the more I appreciate how little difference there was.<p>BTW, if you haven't, you should definitely check the "Primitive technology" channel on Youtube.