Engineers of History
Articles about engineers and engineering in history
Umbrellas have become an integral part of our lives, but their history is rich and varied. From ancient times to modern usage, these handy objects have served multiple purposes beyond mere protection from the rain. This article explores the evolution of umbrellas, their cultural significance, and their lasting impact on society.
Microsoft is one of the most successful companies in the world with a net value of around 3.1 trillion dollars. It was founded by two friends: Bill Gates, and Paul Allen.
The Transcontinental Railroad was created in the Civil War. It united the East and the West and improved transportation and trade for the country. The completion of this railroad in 1869 was a historic moment in American history. Symbolizing progress and unity.
The Roman Army was the most powerful in the continent because of their ranking structure and most importantly, their engineered wonders. Thanks to their engineering expertise, many of their millitary...
Everyone owns something with a zipper, whether it's a sweatshirt, backpack, or suitcase. It's a very common invention that gets overlooked despite how useful it is.
Steve Jobs first started Apple in his garage at the age of 21 with his friend Steve Wozniak. Steve Jobs created the MacBook Air, iPod, iPhone and this is why he is credited with Apple's revival in the 1990's.
To this day, 2.24 billion vehicles have passed the Golden Gate Bridge. Our world relies on transportation and you know it. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the building blocks that makes out transportation of this world come true. So it is important to know the engineering process behind the Golden Gate Bridge.
They discovered that at this pace it would take them 20 million years to decode Enigma. Cracking this code was a silent victory for the Allies, saving 14 million lives and two years of war.
The typewriter is very different than what we have today. Today in the present we have laptops, computers, and printers. Instead of those 150 years ago, we had typewriters. Much slower heavy relics from our past. That have evolved and transformed into what we have today.
The Ghost Army was a critical deception unit in World War II. A deception unit is what it sounds like, it is used to deceive the enemy.
Look at what Amazon is today, a massive franchise that delivers packages across the world. Well, it wasn't always like that. Believe it or not, it started as a small bookstore in Seattle.
When we talk about poverty alleviation, one name that stands out from the rest is that of Muhammad Yunus. Born on June 28, 1940, in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Yunus is an economist, social activist, and Nobel Prize winner who has pioneered new concepts in the fight against poverty.
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