

Donated by Cambridge Literary Festival - Spring Festival 2025
Ed Conway | Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future
Sat 26 Apr 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Join Ed Conway for an eye-opening journey through the history of human civilization, told from the ground up. In his compelling new book, Conway explores the tiny but powerful materials that have shaped empires, demolished civilizations, and fuelled both our greed and ingenuity for thousands of years. From salt and iron to oil, sand, and lithium, the struggle for these essential resources has never ceased—and it’s only intensifying.