Kultur-Kuriosa, Zweiter Band

Delving into the unexpected corners of antiquity, this volume gathers a series of witty essays that reveal how many ideas we consider modern actually have ancient precedents. From a terracotta tablet printed with movable‑type hieroglyphs unearthed in Crete to Roman children playing with metal letters, the author shows that early societies flirted with concepts of printing, chemistry, and even atomic theory long before they entered mainstream history.

The book also explores the practical ingenuity of bygone engineers, describing early high‑temperature furnaces, glassmaking techniques, and the use of natural gas for heating. Interwoven with anecdotes about scholars, clergy, and legal customs, each chapter invites the educated listener to reconsider familiar narratives and enjoy the delight of forgotten discoveries.