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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 32 MIN

Glass | Can't Sleep? Learn About the 3,500-Year History of Glass

from I Can’t Sleep · host Benjamin Boster

Tonight, we quietly explore the mesmerizing world of glass—from ancient volcanic obsidian to the delicate artistry of modern glassblowing. We'll drift through thousands of years of human ingenuity, discovering how sand transforms into windows, vessels, and works of art that have shaped civilizations. Benjamin Boster gently guides us through the peaceful science of melting, cooling, and crafting this remarkable material that surrounds us in our daily lives. Happy sleeping! Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support the show: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/myhGhVUhn7 This content is derived from the Wikipedia article on Glass, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. Read the full article: Wikipedia - Glass. — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we quietly explore the mesmerizing world of glass—from ancient volcanic obsidian to the delicate artistry of modern glassblowing. We'll drift through thousands of years of human ingenuity, discovering how sand transforms into windows, vessels, and works of art that have shaped civilizations. Benjamin Boster gently guides us through the peaceful science of melting, cooling, and crafting this remarkable material that surrounds us in our daily lives. Happy sleeping! Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support the show: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/myhGhVUhn7 This content is derived from the Wikipedia article on Glass, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. Read the full article: Wikipedia - Glass. — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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