BK 96: (Jul 7, 2026) Under a Metal Sky: A Journey Through Minerals, Greed and Wonder
Ou r Jul 7th meeting we will be discussion the book Under a Metal Sky: A Journey Through Minerals, Greed and Wonder by Philip Marsden (Nov 4 , 2025). With 289 reading pages it is approximately 8 pages a day. Check out the Bio, links Podcasts and Videos below: " Discover the wonders and perils of the earth's precious metals--what they have offered us as humans, and how they've forever changed our relationship with the world around us The ground beneath our feet is full of riches: the ocher that allowed prehistoric humans to paint on cave walls; the tin that drove the early Industrial Revolution; radium, the source of Marie Curie's wonder; and lithium, the essential mineral of modern life found in our mobile phones and laptops. Each of these minerals has a story to tell, and each has its place in the broader story of human history. Under a Metal Sky takes us on a journey across the peat-rich Dutch lowlands, through Prague and Bohemia, and on...
