Chapter 01 of 5
The Globalized World
Discover the first era of globalization and its mysterious, sudden downfall.
- Economic Web
The First Global Age
Around 1300 BCE, the Mediterranean was an interconnected hub of trade between superpowers. Kingdoms relied on one another for survival and luxury.
- The Formula
Bronze Chemistry
Bronze was the era's peak technology, requiring a mix of 90% copper and 10% tin. This necessitated massive international trade networks.
- Supply Chain
Seeking Tin
Copper was abundant in Cyprus, but tin was rare, often traveling thousands of miles from Afghanistan or Cornwall. Without trade, armies were defenseless.
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🏺 The Bronze Age Collapse
- 01The Globalized WorldDiscover the first era of globalization and its mysterious, sudden downfall.
- 02The Sea PeoplesUncovering the shadowy raiders who toppled ancient civilizations.
- 03The Supply Chain SnapDiscover how a broken supply chain ended an era of empires.
- 04The Dark AgeExplore the multi-century silence when writing and empires vanished from the earth.
- 05The Iron DawnScarcity births innovation as tin shortages end the Bronze Age and forge the world of iron.