A mammoth ivory tool unearthed in central Europe has offered a peek at how teamwork enabled Stone Age folks to make thick, sturdy ropes. Excavations and sediment screening at southwestern Germany’s ...

Thomas Jackson & Son Rope Co. manufactured rope in Reading from 1829 to 1979. When the plant closed, after being in business for 150 years, it was the oldest continuously operating manufacturer in ...

When you’re caught in a bind — or at the end of your rope — making cordage is a skill that could come in handy. Cordage — that is, thread, string or rope — is all but indispensable in a survival ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. A Biddeford rope maker has been purchased by a North Carolina climbing and ...