The History of Cotton — The White Gold That Industrialized the World
Was cotton really discovered in the Americas first? 🧵 In this video, we unravel the century-old myth and trace the real story of cotton - from ancient Indus Valley crops and Mesoamerican varieties to India, Europe, the Industrial Revolution, and the trade journeys that made this white gold global. The truth is far more surprising than the legend. If you enjoyed this textile history deep dive, like the video, subscribe to Fabric Myths, and leave a comment with the next fabric origin story we should cover next 👇
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