Forgotten Inventions and Ideas

When Wind Power Was the Future — In 1930

When Wind Power Was the Future — In 1930

4 months ago
The 8-Track Tape: Why It Rose Fast and Fell Faster

The 8-Track Tape: Why It Rose Fast and Fell Faster

4 months ago
How Vacuum Trains Were Almost a Reality in the 1800s

How Vacuum Trains Were Almost a Reality in the 1800s

4 months ago
Roman Concrete: How Ancient Builders Created Structures That Lasted Millennia

Roman Concrete: How Ancient Builders Created Structures That Lasted Millennia

4 months ago
Forgotten Monorail Designs That Were Way Ahead of Their Time

Forgotten Monorail Designs That Were Way Ahead of Their Time

5 months ago
The Mechanical TV: How Moving Discs Almost Became the Norm

The Mechanical TV: How Moving Discs Almost Became the Norm

5 months ago
Edison’s Concrete House: A Vision for Cheap, Durable Homes

Edison’s Concrete House: A Vision for Cheap, Durable Homes

5 months ago
The Forgotten History of Solar Power in the 19th Century

The Forgotten History of Solar Power in the 19th Century

6 months ago
The Cyclomer: A Bicycle That Could Float on Water

The Cyclomer: A Bicycle That Could Float on Water

6 months ago
Why We Stopped Using Zeppelins for Travel

Why We Stopped Using Zeppelins for Travel

6 months ago