The Evolution of Irons — 100 BC to 2200

From burning coal pans in 100 BC to self-ironing clothes in 2200, this is the complete evolution of the iron. Watch how ironing tools changed over 2,300 years, from Roman cloth presses and Viking glass smoothers to sad irons, the first electric iron, steam irons, smart irons and the future of wrinkle-free fashion. In this video you'll see 66 milestones in the history of the clothes iron, including real inventions and projected future technology. 🔔 Subscribe to Timeline Trek 50 for more "evolution of everyday objects" timelines. 👍 Like the video if you learned something new and comment which iron was your favourite! #EvolutionOfIrons #HistoryOfTheIron #TimelineTrek50