The many breakthroughs in science and engineering made during the last century are well documented and there is a general consensus about who discovered what. It is widely agreed, for instance ...

James Goodfellow invented the automated cash machine but received just a £10 bonus The world's first ATM was unveiled 50 years ago today but the inventor of the bank cash machine has been a ...

It all begs the question, who invented the bra? Below, a look at the fascinating evolution and history of the bra. The bra may seem decidedly modern, but there are records of its existence—or ...

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In fact, the design for the first tablet PC was set out in 1968, long before most of the technologies necessary to build it were even invented. That design was the Dynabook, and its author was ...

Forgotten Women is a series dedicated to giving women of history the exposure they deserve. This week, we’re paying tribute to Christina Jenkins – the Fifties hair-styling innovator who gave ...

So, who invented Wi-Fi? The answer is not a “who” but a “they”—a long list of contributors, including many unsung heroes.

No one knows for sure when steel was invented, but some of the earliest examples crop up in the first millennium B.C. in Central and South Asia. When you purchase through links on our site ...

Always a man with insight into agriculture, John Webster from Quirindi Grains and Produce was remembered as a passionate and ...

The history of the Paralympics dates back nearly 80 years. The Paris Paralympics are set to start later this month, taking place over 10 days of competition from Wednesday, August 28, to Sunday ...

Catch up with Doctor Who! VideoCatch up with Doctor Who! Are you ready for this? Doctor Who's return was a big one. Recap the incredible first series of the Fifteenth Doctor's adventures with best ...

"I join in mourning the passing of Roberto Linguanotto, who made a significant impact in the world of pastry. Today, tiramisu is a globally recognised culinary excellence. Much of its success is ...