Cai Lun and the Invention of Paper in Han China
This episode dives into the story of Cai Lun, the Han court eunuch traditionally credited with inventing paper around 105 CE. Lucas and Luna explore the materials and techniques he used—mulberry bark, hemp, rags, and fishnets—and how his innovation transformed record-keeping, bureaucracy, and culture. They discuss earlier writing surfaces like bamboo slips and silk, the role of the imperial court in standardizing paper production, and the gradual spread of papermaking across China and later along the Silk Road. The episode also touches on archaeological evidence from Dunhuang and the debate over whether Cai Lun truly invented paper or simply improved an existing craft. A specific, focused look at a world-changing technology that emerged from the Han Dynasty.
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