{"product_id":"lightbulb-moments-in-human-history-from-cave-to-colosseum-paperback","title":"Lightbulb Moments in Human History: From Cave to Colosseum - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eScott Edwin Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Ideas. Bad Decisions. Brilliant Mistakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the invention of stone tools to the roar of the Colosseum, humans have stumbled forward powered by big ideas-with even bigger consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this smart, irreverent, and unexpectedly hopeful tour of the ancient world, \u003cem\u003eScott Edwin Williams\u003c\/em\u003e traces the sparks that lit the fuse of civilization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, he calls out conspiracy theorists, pokes fun at paleo-hippies, and explores the messy miracle of collective learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a textbook. It's a guided wander through the best (and worst) ideas our species ever had-from tool-making and storytelling to bureaucracy, religion, war, and philosophy (but thankfully, no social media).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome ideas propelled us forward. Others exploded mid-launch. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany somehow managed to do both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the history of progress, pratfalls, and lightbulb moments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUCKLE IN. LIGHT THE FUSE. LET'S GO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScott Edwin Williams is an optimistic smartass, writer, humorist, and history nerd. His fascination with humanity's lightbulb moments began as a child while watching the first moon landing. Scott splits his time between writing and making learning fun for his students. He lives in Sydney, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.43 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50332078244077,"sku":"9781803412009","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/2Pvp8y5NtH9781803412009.webp?v=1784962125","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/lightbulb-moments-in-human-history-from-cave-to-colosseum-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}