Telecommunications | Ingenious: The Evolution of Innovation

Can you hear me? Thanks to telecommunications, we instantly connect with others, no matter how far away they are. In this episode, Susannah and Trace tell the story of this important technology, from telegrams to video calls. INGENIOUS: THE EVOLUTION OF INNOVATION is a brand-new video series from The Franklin Institute. Catch new episodes every...

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Computers | Ingenious: The Evolution of Innovation

Early computers barely fit into one room, and now they can fit in your pocket. In this episode, Susannah and Trace reboot the story of the computer, from those early machines to the computers of the future. INGENIOUS: THE EVOLUTION OF INNOVATION is a brand-new video series from The Franklin Institute. Catch new episodes every...

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Bicycles | Ingenious: The Evolution of Innovation

It’s as easy as riding a bike… or maybe not? In this episode, Susannah and Trace look at the history of the bicycle, from its earliest stages to the high-tech ones in use in the 21st century. INGENIOUS: THE EVOLUTION OF INNOVATION is a brand-new video series from The Franklin Institute. Catch new episodes every...

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Robotics | Ingenious: The Evolution of Innovation

It can only be attributable to human error… or can it? We think of robots as purely science fiction, but they’ve actually been around for centuries. In this episode, Susannah and Trace look at Maillardet’s Automaton, self-driving cars, and more. INGENIOUS: THE EVOLUTION OF INNOVATION is a brand-new video series from The Franklin Institute. Catch...

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Locomotion | Ingenious: The Evolution of Innovation

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All aboard! In this episode, Susannah and Trace travel through the history of locomotives, and look at one of the most beloved artifacts in The Franklin Institute’s collection. INGENIOUS: THE EVOLUTION OF INNOVATION is a brand-new video series from The Franklin Institute. Catch new episodes every Wednesday! Co-hosted by Curator Susannah Carroll and “Uno Dos...

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