The most exciting part I think was the realization that much of the glassware sold as drinking beakers -
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.... are in fact lamps!
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Most importantly, by hanging these glass lamps high, one actually gets light down onto one's worksurface, making things like hearth cooking after nightfall much easier.
Much more at his article, including original manuscript images, reference works, his experiments with various fuels, etc.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/suspended-oil-to-75621656
https://www.patreon.com/Dimicator
