Sweeping Through History! The Story of the Broom

Sweeping Through History! The Story of the Broom

Have you ever wondered how the broom was invented?An everyday tool,so simple yet essential,with a history that sweeps through ancient civilization and clever innovtions.Early brooms were simple bundles of twigs, straw, or grass tied together, used by ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Romans to keep their spaces clean. The modern broom took shape in the late 18th century when Levi Dickenson, a farmer in the United States, created the first “corn broom” using sorghum tassels, sparking a revolution in broom-making.

Over time, innovations like the flat broom and machine production improved its design, making sweeping easier and more efficient. From its rustic origins to the sleek versions we use today, the broom is a symbol of practicality and ingenuity. So, the next time you sweep, remember you’re holding a tool with an extraordinary history!