The History of Computer Games
The exact year of the first game played on a computer is a little hard to pin down. Many people think that it was...
The Invention of the Jet Engine: Frank Whittle and Hans von Ohain
An Englishman and a German both contemporaniously invented jet engines.
Sir Frank Whittle is often given credit for the invention of the turbojet engine which...
The BroomHandle Mauser
In military service for more than fifty years, the C96 Mauser Military Pistol ushered in the era of semi-automatic weapons on the modern battlefield.
In...
The Origins of Thumbs Up or Down: Life or Death
Thumbs up in some cultures is a sign of approval, while in others, it is a sign of disrespect. Where did it come from?
The...
Railroads and the Market Economy: Economy of Scale and Regulation
Businesses having a large number of customers can dramatically increase profits with small changes to the price. This simple economic fact led to railroad...
The History of New Year’s Resolutions: How and Why the Tradition of Making Resolutions...
The history of making New Year’s resolutions dates all the way back to the time of ancient Rome. The Romans are responsible for the...
History of Ancient Canals: Egyptians, Romans & Chinese Used Artificial Waterways
One of the easiest ways to transport heavy goods is to float them. However, rivers don’t always run from where the goods are to...
A History of Dentures: The Ancient Origins of Dental Hardware
In 2006, archaeologists in Mexico discovered the skeleton of a 4500 year old man. These archaeologists were shocked to realize that this ancient human...
A look at 1900s’ men and women roles
The 1900s' were a time of great change in the roles of men and women. It is very evident if you compare the change...
SWATH Technology: A new way to build boats
Small Water-plane Area Twin Hull boats and ships may be the watercraft of the future. By submerging two pods or pontoons below the water’s...