The Silken Thread: Five Insects & Their Impacts on Human History

🌍 Discover the Unseen Influence of Insects! 🦋
Join us for a captivating exploration that highlights the role of insects in shaping our world. While often overlooked in history, these tiny creatures have dramatically impacted human existence.

• 🧵 Silkworms (moths) have produced silk for thousands of years, paving the way for the Silk Road and facilitating a rich tapestry of cultural exchanges.
• 🦠 Fleas and lice were responsible for significant plague pandemics, their DNA still present in the teeth of ancient victims.
• 🏥 Lice outbreaks of typhus, particularly in overcrowded areas, had devastating consequences, including during the Irish potato famine, which led to the migration of infected refugees to North America.
• 🇺🇸 Mosquito-borne yellow fever was introduced to the Americas through the trans-Atlantic slave trade, leading to widespread panic and complications during the construction of the Panama Canal.

🚀 Dr. Rob Wiedenmann, Professor Emeritus of Entomology at the University of Arkansas, will delve into these fascinating connections based on his coauthored book, The Silken Thread: Five Insects and Their Impacts on Human History.

🎟️ A special book/ticket combo (15% off both!) is available at checkout!

📍 Location: 1011 Main St, Vancouver, WA, US 98660
🗓️ Date & Time: 10 oktober 17:00 - 19:00
🔗 Get your tickets here!

This event promises to enrich your understanding of not just insects, but their profound impact on our shared history! ✨