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Back to SearchThe Engines of Our Ingenuity 1456: Paper in Samarkand
Episode 1456
Episode: 1456 In which paper goes from China to Europe by way of Samarkand. Today, paper makes a long journey.
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1455: Dentistry
Episode 1455
Episode: 1455 A brief history of dentistry and pain. Today, we drill teeth.
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1454: Juxtaposition and Contradiction
Episode 1454
Episode: 1454 The sometimes astonishing results of juxtaposing contradictory ideas. Today, a thought about juxtaposition and contradictions.
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2517: Rebecca Clarke
Episode 2517
Episode: 2517 Rebecca Clarke: Violist, Composer, Woman. Today, a woman in conflict.
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2978: Matisse’s Verve
Episode 2978
Episode: 2978 Henri Matisse cuts paper to design a cover for the art magazine Verve. Today we look at heroism through cut paper.
Published on 2 weeks ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3333: Lawrence Morely and Seafloor Spreading
Episode 3333
Episode: 3333 Lawrence Morely and Seafloor Spreading. Today, a question of priority.
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3332: Dynamo
Episode 3332
Episode: 3332 From DC Dynamo to AC Alternator. Today, the dynamo.
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1453: Two Huygens and John Donne
Episode 1453
Episode: 1453 Christiaan and Constantijn Huygens, and John Donne. Today, a tale of two Huygens and John Donne.
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1451: Inventing the Library
Episode 1451
Episode: 1451 Inventing the free public lending library: socialism in books. Today, we invent the library.
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3331: What Is a Photo?
Episode 3331
Episode: 3331 Some thoughts about photography and reality. Today, Let’s take pictures.
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago