Howard Chua-Eoan, Columnist

A History of Globalization on Horseback

It’s easy to forget that not too long ago, an animal was crucial to the way wars were fought and daily life was lived. Species equus may still have lessons for us.

December 24, 2024 at 5:00 AM UTC

By Howard Chua-Eoan

Howard Chua-Eoan is a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion covering culture and business. He previously served as Bloomberg Opinion's international editor and is a former news director at Time magazine.

The head of a horse, from Lascaux, France.
Photographer: Hulton Archive/Hulton Archive

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