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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2322: The Steam Navy

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on September 16, 2022 · Episode: 2322 Civilians and the making of the steam-powered U.S. Navy. Today, pruning hooks into spears.

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Posted on September 11, 2023 · Episode: 2871 In which Samuel P. Langley talks about solar powered engines in 1884. Today, an idea, long before its time.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2661: An Airplane Window

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Posted on June 17, 2023 · Episode: 2661 A view of where we have come, from an airplane window. Today, then and now from an airplane window.

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