The history of mobile phones may seem like the record of an industry juggernaut that only applies to the 2010s. However, these now-ubiquitous devices (they can even cause cell phone addiction) had their start in the early 1970s. Read on to learn about the early days of the cellphone. Though we have recreated the world […] The post History of Mobile Phones: From Bulky to Ubiquitous appeared first on Historyplex.| Historyplex
Diamond history stretches back into unknown primordial time. We don’t know when diamonds, the stone, first came into being. However, the diamond’s history with humanity remains more well-documented. This has not kept it immune to a history of lore, however, owing to how important diamonds became to people vying for status and extravagance. Read on […] The post Diamond History: How a Luxury Became a Common Fashion Accessory appeared first on Historyplex.| Historyplex
The history of tea concerns ancient royal mythology and modern trade routes. Read on to learn how tea was found and popularized.| Historyplex