Historically, the glass items that we now take for granted were highly coveted luxuries, accessible for a time only to the rich and royal.

How and When Did People Start Making Glass?

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Historically, the glass items that we now take for granted were highly coveted luxuries, accessible for a time only to the rich and royal. The evolution of glassmaking has transformed the material from an exclusive work of art to an ubiquitous aspect of modern living. But when — and how — did humans first learn to make this valuable, versatile material?

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