Articles Index
The Steamboat Clermont
Robert Fulton's steamboat the Clermont became the first successful steam-propelled vessel.
The History of Apple Computers
Apple Lisa was the first home computer with a GUI or graphical user interface - A look back at the Macintosh - development and history and the impact it has had on the history of computing.
Clock and Calendar History
Ancient timekeeping - sun and water clocks - mechanical and quartz clocks - time standards - time zones.
Famous Inventions : A to Z
Famous inventions - patents with historical information.
Television History - Cathode Ray Tube
German Karl Ferdinand Braun invented the cathode ray tube oscilloscope in 1897 - Electronic television is based on the development of the cathode ray tube which is the picture tube found in modern television sets.
The History of Clothing
Who invented the bikini - tuxedo - bra - shoes - raincoat and other articles of clothing.
The Compass and other Magnetic Innovations
The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention which has become a very modern invention.
Crayola Crayon History
Edward Binney and Harold Smith co-invented Crayola crayons.
Automobile History
The history of the automobile it is estimated that over 100,000 patents and dozens of inventors created the modern automobile.
The History of Cheesecake and Cream Cheese
Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece - cheesecake debuted during the first Olympic Games held 776 BC being served to the athletes.
Impact of the Age of Invention on 18th Century Society
How the revolution in technology changed society
The Cotton Gin and Eli Whitney
Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin on March 14 1794.
Made In Canada
Canadian inventors have patented more than one million inventions yet few people can name one Canadian inventor or accomplishment.
Colt Revolver - History of the Colt Revolver
Samuel Colt invented the first revolver - named after its revolving cylinder called the Colt revolver.
The History of Comic Books
The history of comic books and comic strips.
History of the Can - And The Can Opener
British merchant Peter Durand made a impact on food preservation with his 1810 invention of the tin can.
The History of Crinolines and Petticoats
A crinoline is a petticoat made of horsehair fabric.
Catseye Road Studs - Percy Shaw 1890–1976
Percy Shaw patented his invention of catseye road studs in 1934.
The History of How We Make Coffee
A timeline with some interesting trivia and history about coffee - including Melitta Bentz was a housewife - who invented the first coffee filter
The History of Chapstick - The History of Carmex
The history of chapstick - who invented chapstick and is it an addiction - the history of carmex.
The History of Crossword Puzzles
Arthur Wynne invented crossword puzzles.
Who Invented Credit Cards?
In 1950 Diners Club issued their credit card to pay restaurant bills however credit has been around a long time.
History of Champagne
French monks were the first to bottle a bubbly form of wine called Champagne.
The History of Christmas Lights
The history of Christmas lights and the tradition of lighting Christmas trees.
The History of Construction Materials
The history of different building and construction materials.
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