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When we think of robots, we often conjure up a futuristic vision of a shiny humanoid. But robots can take many forms and their history stretches back over 500 years. Read on to discover more:https://bit.ly/3d2w2bb 

Time for a cuppa? A mid-century icon, the Teasmade now has enormous nostalgia value. But the story of this retro machine actually goes back over 100 years—and forward into our automated future. Discover more in this online story:https://bit.ly/3wQJl6d 

The kitchen has long been at the forefront of technological innovation. In this online story, delve back into the long history of kitchen technology to discover how an iconic food mixer came to dominate 20th-century home cooking:https://bit.ly/3gSq3Il 

Chemistry is central to the history of how we produce, store and consume food, from preservation, pesticides and quality testing to artificial additives and substitutes. Read on to explore how chemists have shaped the food we eat:https://bit.ly/3zPgn8T 

With very few records of menstruation from the past, it’s quite difficult to tell what people used before the advent of plastic applicators and disposable adhesive pads. Read on to explore the materials used in menstrual care throughout history:https://bit.ly/3vN4rRQ 

For most of human history, generating light was a laborious hands-on task. That was until the arrival of electricity, which brought us illumination at the flick of a switch. Read on to discover how this technology has changed our everyday lives:https://bit.ly/3qjQvh6 

Hear Andrew talk more about his book with @ChuArchives in a free online event on 30 June. Book your place now:https://bit.ly/3qi37oC