Listen "How Did People Wake Up on Time Before Alarm Clocks?"
Episode Synopsis
Timekeeping technology has come a long way from ancient Egyptian sundials, and with it, so has the ability to wake up at whatever precise time might be needed for work, school, or appointments — even if we often ignore a ringing alarm in favor of snoozing for just 10 more minutes.
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