It was interesting to learn about the history of when receipts were started, even in a different form. It’s clear that throughout history, record-keeping and documentation was just as important and thought of as it is today. Based on what… Continue Reading
There were a few things that stood out to me in the readings, despite the monotony of reading about receipts. I was honestly impressed that people have been recording purchases since ancient Mesopotamia. It proves the importance of something that… Continue Reading
I found the readings about receipts to be far more interesting that I had originally anticipated. Learning about the history of something that is so common in our daily lives always gives us more perspective and insight into the past,… Continue Reading
What stood out to you in the readings about them? While perusing the readings, what stood out to me the most was an evolution of not only receipts themselves, but also prices via inflation. You can’t help but compare these… Continue Reading
I really enjoyed reading about, “A Brief History of the Receipt.” It begins with an explanation of how many of us use and dispose of receipts so easily today. It was very cool to see in Figure 2 the Proto-Cuneiform… Continue Reading
I thought it was interesting how far back receipts go – I wasn’t aware that they predate many languages and took years to decipher. I also find it fascinating that Cuneiform tablets were used so long ago and that… Continue Reading
Scanned Receipts: Receipt Post What stood out to you in the readings about them? It was fascinating to learn that one of the first documented receipts dates all the way back to Mesopotamia, written in cuneiform. Additionally, ancient Egyptians created… Continue Reading
What stood out to me the most in the readings was how long the history of receipts is. I didnt know that early civilization pioneered the idea! I also found it intriguing how their purposes evolved. It started with the… Continue Reading