Used more than 5,000 years ago, these elegant straws likely allowed ancient partygoers to sip beer from a communal vessel during feasts. Unlike King Tut’s tomb, which boasted a grand scepter ...

“Today, straws are made from plastic ... Archaeologists have unearthed a wide variety of artifacts and structures in the ancient city, which is also known as the “Zeugma of the Black Sea.” ...

Straw industry or straw weaving is an ancient folk art that has retained its originality over the years and is widely available in popular markets, heritage museums and handicraft shows.

Humans have historically needed assisting tubes to drink—the earliest indications of straw use were found in an ancient Sumerian tomb dating back to 3,000 B.C. Straws also play a huge role for ...