The History of the Umbrella — The Man Who Was Attacked in the Street for Using One

Why did umbrellas take so long to catch on? 🧵 In this video we unravel the myth and trace the story of the umbrella — from an object reserved for royalty and religious ceremony across Asia and the ancient world, to the Londoner who carried one through the city and was mocked, pelted and threatened by coachmen for doing it, and the decades it took before an Englishman could stay dry without being called unmanly. It kept rain off your head, and men fought it for a generation. If you enjoyed this history deep dive, like the video, subscribe to Fabric Myths, and leave a comment with the origin story we should cover next 👇