It is widely agreed, for instance, that William Shockley, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain invented the first transistor in 1947. Such inventions and discoveries were based on research conducted ...

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's been thirty years since Rodney Wilson founded LGBTQ History Month and came out to his students during a lesson in 1994. Today, he wants the world to know that making history more inclusive "can ...

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 ...

The guitarist and drummer formed the core of the powerhouse band. After Eddie died of cancer in 2020, Alex stayed quiet, but ...

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

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 ...

It was time to buckle up and face the void. I was going to “rawdog” this flight, a new trend in extreme air travel.

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 ...

1840 - Guns begin to use pin-fire cartridges. 1847 - The telegraph is invented. 1850 - True shotguns in common use. In the second half of the 18th century, musket design branched out. This period ...

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 ...