Almost all clothes have something to do with the military. But one industry in particular has a lot to do with the military. The first episode of the new season establishes how the American military came to be, and how they were dressed. To see images and learn more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com
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Gear: Prologue
The next series from Articles of Interest
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Zippers
Zippers are the most common machine all around us. But it's a minor miracle how that came to be. Pictures of early zippers and other links at articlesofinterest.substack.com
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Sunglasses
A fashion accessory turns into a medical necessity. Images and links at articlesofinterest.substack.com
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School Uniforms
How uniforms shaped the American school system. Images and a very special animation at articlesofinterest.substack.com
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