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The Lost Lovelace Letters – Objectivity 290
We’re back at the Royal Society to look at some amazing personal correspondence from pioneering 19th Century mathematician Ada Lovelace. More links below ↓↓↓ Featuring Louisiane Ferlier from The Royal Society speaking with Brady. […]
History of Calculus – Animated
Everything you need to know about calculus… in 7 minutes. Remember to subscribe and hit that bell. Follow me on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Ajay-Ha… REFERENCES [1] The birth of Calculus (1986): • The Birth Of Calculus (1986) [2] Brief History of Calculus: … Continue reading
The Kitchen Debate and the Soda Pop Navy
The History Guy remembers rubles, cola and a kitchen that changed history. It is a forgotten moment during the Cold War that deserves to be remembered. The History Guy uses images that are in the Public Domain. As photographs of … Continue reading
The American origins of the Chinese takeout font
Chop suey fonts are a subcategory of so-called “ethnic” display fonts, and are a unique American invention with roots in the 170 year history of Chinese migrants in United States. If you enjoyed this video, please consider supporting the great … Continue reading
The invention that broke English spelling
[…] The invention of the printing press ushered in a literary revolution, helping to create the world as we know it. However… it also made a terrible mess of English. In my latest YouTube video I explore the impact of … Continue reading
Goiânia Accident – South America’s Nuclear Tragedy
On September 13, 1987, some men cracked open an abandoned source of cesium-137. What followed was one of the world’s worst nuclear accidents. […]
Why Does the Rainbow Have Seven Colors and the Weird Reason Indigo is In It
Discover the strange reason Sir Isaac Newton included indigo in the rainbow! Uncover the mystical, historical, and scientific journey of this controversial color and its surprising impact. […]