Sweeping Through Time - A Journey into the History of the Broom

Have you ever wondered where brooms come from? They might seem like simple tools, but they actually have a really interesting history. Let's take a trip back in time and explore how brooms have evolved over the years. Long Ago: Ancient Brooms Way back in ancient times, people didn't have fancy cleaning tools like we do today. Instead, they used whatever they could find to sweep up dirt and keep their homes tidy. In places like Mesopotamia and Egypt, they made brooms out of twigs, straw, or rushes tied together with string. These early brooms did the job, but they were pretty basic compared to what we have now. Middle Ages: Witches and Brooms Fast forward to the Middle Ages, and brooms had taken on a whole new meaning. People started telling stories about witches flying around on broomsticks. It sounds funny now, but back then, some folks really believed it! Even though it was just a myth, it made brooms a bit spooky in people's minds. New Ideas: Industrial Revolution When t...