Episode 3: Forged in Fire - Iron Metallurgy and Empire Building

In the third episode of this season, we explore why the iron age didn't come first. How did we come to use metal? What did it do to early empires? Where did an unlikely object shatter the understanding of rusting? Find out in this episode.References:Comelli, D., et al. (2016). The meteoritic origin of Tutankhamun's iron dagger blade. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 51(7), 1301-1309.Wertime, T. A., & Muhly, J. D. (1980). The Coming of the Age of Iron. Yale University Press.Balasubramaniam, R. (2000). On the Corrosion Resistance of the Delhi Iron Pillar. Corrosion Science, 42(12), 2103-2129.Reardon, A. C. (2011). Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist. ASM International.Script writing, recording and editing done by me, Jake. Sound effects and backing music from Pixabay. Noticed a mistake? Let me know at thechemistrytimelinepod@gmail.comFancy making a shiny new cover art, or a unique theme song, reach out to me using the email above to discuss.