There is no such thing as a small invention

In this clip from the Mini Philosophy interview with popular historian Anton Howes, we see how even seemingly insignificant changes to the economy can have huge knock-on effects. Historians can often get swept up in “great people” narratives that fit well into a book or a film, but here, Howes asks us to look at the lived experience of most people’s day-to-day lives. Sign up to the Mini Philosophy newsletter to find out more.