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No . 144 • Issue 5 / 2020 |
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The metal issue |
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06 Images of Asia 2020
CULTURE
26 The Metal Element
Reflections
32 The Battle for Earth ’ s Rare Metals
Over 10,000 years ago , our ancestors found copper , the first metal known to man . The discovery allowed humans to step out of the Stone Age and into the Age of Metals
Timeless 76 The Gift
AG PASSPORT
77 Island Tourism of South Asia
Journey to South Asia with us as we take you on a tour around two of the most amazing islands found in the region . With crystal-clear waters , white sand beaches , incredible marine life and the most amazing dive sites , these islands will make you feel as though you ’ ve just stepped into paradise
FEATURE : Metal Revolution
38 The Eight Metals that Shaped Society
The discovery of metals revolutionised civilisations
FEATURE : the metal
56 The Future of Metals
Today , metals are found in our most sophisticated technological innovations and have become essential elements in maintaining our high-tech way of life
FEATURE : REVEALED
64 The Fabled Realm of Suvarnabhumi
Cloaked in mystery for centuries , Suvarnabhumi has been the subject of much debate among scholars and historians alike
highlights
72 Discovering the Wrecks of the Philippines
highlights
90 Enabling Artists to Perpetuate Their Art
ON THE COVER
A collection of objects made from eight different metals that have shaped society
IMAGE : SHUTTERSTOCK
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