Explore every episode of the podcast Inventopedia - Stories of Inventors and Their Inventions
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| QR code by Masahiro Hara | 10 Apr 2022 | 00:10:43 | |
QR code means Quick response code , A black and white label that is not so attractive to look at but is a great use. QR code stores the biggest data and also processes it very fast. And in today's digital era, it is proving to be a boon for the banking sector. Know when and where the QR code was invented. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| School | 02 Apr 2022 | 00:06:02 | |
School is a place where we spend the happiest and most memorable moments of our life. There is a lot of fun in school and friends are made to support lifelong. But due to the pandemic, the schools had to be closed, but now in view of the improving conditions, the schools are reopening once again. But do you know when schools were started for the first time ? Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Parachute | 29 Jan 2022 | 00:06:39 | |
A parachute is a device which is used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag. A major application is to support people, for recreation or as a safety device for aviators, who can exit from an aircraft at height. From a sketch to a useful tool of todays life Parachute come a long way. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Vaccine By Edward Jenner | 22 Jan 2022 | 00:06:40 | |
Vaccine is a word that has become very common in the vocabulary of humans. Yes, a pandemic has taught us a lot. Vaccines become important for us along with oxygen. Thanks to Edward Jenner who did this miracle almost 200 years ago. Know how and under what circumstances the vaccine was invented. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Glider By Otto Lillenthal | 15 Jan 2022 | 00:05:19 | |
Glider one such invention that not only turned the dream of man to fly in the sky into reality. Rather inspired many scientists to travel by air. The story of the invention of the glider is very interesting. And all credit goes to it. Otto Lillenthal, who is also known as the Father of the Glider and Flying Man. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Motor Car By Karl Benz | 08 Jan 2022 | 00:07:49 | |
Car a wheeled motor vehicle which is used for transportation all around the globe. From the invention of the wheel to the invention of the car the journey is very long. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Refrigerator | 01 Jan 2022 | 00:07:32 | |
Man first discovered fire, then learned to cook food and after that he started thinking of ways to store food items for a longer period. and Invented refrigerator. An appliance which is artificially kept cool and used to store food and drink for longer period. From small cooler to the inexhaustible part of our kitchens they have com a long way. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Microwave Oven by Percy Lebron Spencer | 25 Dec 2021 | 00:06:11 | |
Whether it is to heat food quickly or to bake pizza cakes, pastry, cookies, microwave is useful everywhere. The story of microwave's journey from an accident to the glory of our kitchen is very interesting. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Helicopter by Igor Sikorsky | 18 Dec 2021 | 00:07:32 | |
Helicopter, a small aircraft which can go straight up in air and widely used for military and rescue operations and also favorite transport machine for most of us. From imagination to reality they have come a long way. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Typewriter | 11 Dec 2021 | 00:06:41 | |
A typewriter is a mechanical or electromechanical machine which solved human writing problem and make easy to document important information. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Telescope by Hans Lipperhey | 04 Dec 2021 | 00:05:23 | |
NASA shared the amazing picture of black hole with the world, which everyone was surprised to see and this picture was captured thanks to a telescope, so let's know about this amazing invention which opened many secrets of space in front of us. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Electric Telegraph by Samuel Morse | 27 Nov 2021 | 00:06:04 | |
In the old days, Postman and pigeons were used to send letters which took a lot of time but an art professor changed everything. How ? Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Sewing Machine | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:05:35 | |
Today's era is the era of fashion. Every person wants to look different from the other. We wear trendy jeans shirt and sometimes sherwani or 3 piece suit according to the atmosphere and occasion. And we can get all these stylish products thanks to the sewing machine. Which is used to sew and many different types of fabrics such as Leather or Cotton. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Electricity | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:06:25 | |
Electricity a energy that we use to make heat, light and run machines. From Kite flying to light first bulb electricity come a long way. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com
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| Motorcycle by Gottlieb Daimler | 13 Nov 2021 | 00:05:48 | |
A motorcycle, often called a motorbike, bike, or cycle, is a two wheeled motor vehicle. Which made our daily commuting easy. From a crazy idea to most used vehicle around the globe. They have come a long way. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Mobile Phone by Dr Martin Cooper | 06 Nov 2021 | 00:06:30 | |
An invention which has made us connected to people in so many ways, The Mobile phone. It makes us secure giving an surety that talking to our dear ones is just a few button presses away. Mobile phones started from walkie-talkies to large car battery sized mobiles, to a 2 kg weighing handset, to he now compact and slim cell phones, they have come a long way. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Battery by Volta and Galvani | 30 Oct 2021 | 00:06:27 | |
From TV remotes, to driving cars, ACs to inverters, Battery has become a requirement in life. It makes our life so easier. It is used almost everywhere. Listen in to know how two 18th century scientists came up with the idea and concept of Battery. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Tyre | 19 Sep 2021 | 00:05:12 | |
The wheel was invented around 3500 BC, becoming one of man’s greatest innovations. In its earliest form, the wheel was a curved piece of wood. Later, the first patent for what appears to be a standard pneumatic tire appeared in 1847 lodged by Scottish inventor Robert William Thomson. Listen to the podcast to know the story of Tyre. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Washing Machine | 11 Sep 2021 | 00:05:50 | |
A washing machine is machine that washes dirty clothes. It contains a barrel into which the clothes are placed. This barrel is filled with water, and then rotated very quickly to make the water remove dirt from the clothes. But washing machine has its own story of evolution, Earlier, People had to heat water on a stove and then scrub clothes on a washboard. Listen to the podcast to know the story of Washing Machine. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Mirror | 04 Sep 2021 | 00:04:32 | |
The silvered-glass mirrors found throughout the world today first got their start in Germany almost 200 years ago. In 1835, German chemist Justus von Liebig developed a process for applying a thin layer of metallic silver to one side of a pane of clear glass. Listen to the podcast to know the story of Mirror. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Clocks | 28 Aug 2021 | 00:05:30 | |
According to historical records and archaeological finds the first clocks were developed by the Ancient Egyptians. Called Shadow Clocks, they were able to divide the day into 12-hour periods and used some of their enormous obelisks to track the movement of the sun. Candle Clocks were another ancient timekeeping device that was used widely around the world from China to England and Mesopotamia. Listen to the podcast to know the evolution of Clocks. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Tea | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:05:12 | |
Tea is the most popular of all drinks in the modern civilized society. Nowadays, some people can go without food but they cannot go without a morning cup of tea. It is made from the leaves of the tea plant. Tea grows in China, Japan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Ceylon, and some other countries. Listen to the podcast to know the story of tea. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Computer by Charles Babbage | 14 Aug 2021 | 00:04:47 | |
Computers, love them or hate them, we rely on them every day. But, have you ever stopped to think about who invented computers and how they came to dominate our lives? So who invented the first computer? Listen to the podcast to know the story of Computer. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Automatic Teller Machine | 19 Mar 2022 | 00:05:35 | |
ATM Automatic Teller Machine which is also known as Cash point, Automatic Banking Machine , Hole in the wall in other part of the world. ATM machine was first used in US and UK. But these days ATM machine can be seen in every part of the world. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Paper by Cai Lun | 01 Aug 2021 | 00:04:14 | |
In earlier times, written communication began with writing on walls, rocks and similar things, Then a need to write on something convenient for easier communication lead to invention of paper. Papyrus and Parchment surface was used earlier for writing and then paper was invented in China by a court official by the name of Cai Lun. Later this technique was spread in various West Asian Countries, which took them to Europe through sea route. First paper of the world mill was made in Spain. And the rest is history!!! Listen in to know more. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Pen by John Mitchell | 26 Jul 2021 | 00:04:47 | |
Pen is Tongue of the Mind. When Papyrus was invented, pen was required to be made in around 3000 BC. Initially the pen were made of bamboo and fluids were filled in them to write. There were also feather pen, where feathers of birds were dipped in ink and then were used to write. The inspiration for present form of pen came into being in 1822, that was made by John Mitchell with the help of machine. A lot of improvements happened and Pen came to its present form. Listen in to know more www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Compass by Sir William Thompson | 20 Jul 2021 | 00:04:42 | |
We have a device called Compass which tells us about the directions N S E W. First Compass was invented 2000 years ago in Han Dynasty in China, where it was used for telling the future, and not for navigational purpose. Song dynasty in China used it for navigational purpose. After going through many changes, finally Sir William Thompson got the patent for Modern Compass in 1876. It was a basic compass, which was an answer to all the navigational problems. Listen in to know more about how compass got its popular form. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Light Bulb by Thomas Alva Edison | 26 Jun 2021 | 00:06:00 | |
Light Bulb is commonly credited as the invention of Thomas Edison. But the work on the light bulb was started 35 years before him though the product design of Thoman Edison was what was practically useful. In 1802 Humphry Davy, was the first to detect light in carbon by using electricity which came to be known as Electic Arc Lamp. This was followed by several other variations but none of them were suitable for commercial usage. Till platinum filament was introduced in the bulb by British scientist Warren de la Rue. Then in 1850, this concept was further improvised by Joseph Wilson Swan by enclosing carbonized paper filaments in an evacuated glass bulb. But this design had a very short life span. In July 1874, Henry Woodward and his team got a patent for a new design but since they failed to commercialize their invention, it was sold to Thomas Edison. Finally, in 1878, Edison started his research on Light Bulbs using that patent as base and was able to successfully file a new design patent for light bulb on 4 Nov 1879, and began the era of light bulb's commercialization. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Bicycle | 21 Jun 2021 | 00:04:52 | |
Bicycle was invented in 1817 by Karl Von Drais and it was meant to be pushed with your own feet as it had no pedals. The next iteration of the cycle had pedals added to it but it had no brakes. Then we saw Penny-Farthing cycles which started to become quite popular between 1870s to 1880s. Finally, in 1885 and Englishman introduced the first safety cycle which took bicycle's interest all over the world to another level altogether. 1894, Betty Bloomer's cycles, was the first woman-first designed bicycle followed by in 1920 when the first kids focussed bicycle was introduced which ended up evolving into geared bicycles and mountain bikes too. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Drawing | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:06:19 | |
Drawing is a core part of Art and in this episode, we learn more about the history of drawing. Started as a form of communication, this has now become a form of art. Map drawings were the most common use in the early days before they matured as a form and we introduced lines, circles, etc. into the mix. Before 1400s, these were done on stones and wood but with the launch of paper in the early 15th century, drawings moved on to paper till the time the invention of camera and/or photography changed it forever. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Video Games by William Higginbothom | 31 May 2021 | 00:06:52 | |
Video Games have become quite popular during the Pandemic. Inability to send the children outside for playing physically, parents are bound to keep them home, and to keep them engages, video games play an effective roles. There are many gaming options at present times for children to use, but the very first attempt made in creating one was back in 1950s. These video games were confined till science labs as experimental games only. The very first video game that many people could play was made by William Higginbotham, called Tennis for two. Later Video games went through many developments and became available to be played by people in the comfort of their home. Listen in to know more about how they evolved and came to their present form.
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| Social Media | 24 May 2021 | 00:06:39 | |
Humans are also called Social Animals, we all love to socialize, meeting, influencing people. Basis of this is Communication. Modes of Communication evolved with time and according to how people Starting from Letters, going through Telegraphs came Telephone, which was a real time mode. Then Computers came, and then came Internet. This mode was a breakthrough because sent messages in the blink of an eye. From e-mails, to real time chatting and various Social Networking sites, the world has now changed for better. Listen in to know more. www.chimesradio.com
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| Belt | 08 May 2021 | 00:05:49 | |
In the last episode we learnt how Tie got its present form, in this episode, we will hear about how Belt did. Belt is much more than something that tighten the Pants and keeps it from loosening. An essential part of our school uniform, office attire, formal or casual wear. Starting in the Rose Era, belts were used to either hold the pants or as a means to hang weapons and pouches. Later it became a style statement. Listen in to know the evolution of this fashionable accessory. www.chimesradio.com
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| Tie by Jesse Langsdorf | 01 May 2021 | 00:08:23 | |
Tie is a very formal attire. Many of us learn wearing it in right in school. Tie came into notice during 17th Century, worn by Croatian Soldiers, and known as La Cravate. Around 1800, King Edward VII gave it the name "Tie", There were 32 different types of knots for this formal attire back in 1857. Jesse Langsdorf a Newyorker patented the tie. But even after that the tie evolved, and by 1985 there were 85 ways in which tie was knotted. Listen in to know more about this smart piece of formal attire. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ship | 12 Mar 2022 | 00:06:47 | |
The history of Ships is very old, they are also mentioned in many places in religious texts. When Manu or Noah saved the world by traveling on a Ship. The journey of invention from a wooden pole to a big cruise is a very interesting one. Know how and when humans invented the Ship.
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| Eyeglasses by Rodger Bacon | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:06:08 | |
Many of us wear eyeglasses or spectacles. With colorful frames, they look really smart on us. They are infact a means to correct our visions. So starting from using glasses as magnifying glass, to using concave or convex lenses, to bifocal lenses, to sunglasses, to compact contact lenses. There have been many names who have worked on this invention, but major credit is given to Rodger Bacon, as he implemented the correct way of using lenses. There are many others who enhanced this invention, listen in to know more about them. http://onelink.to/8uzr4g Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Calculator by Curt Herzstark | 03 Apr 2021 | 00:04:39 | |
Starting from Abacus which used beads to calculate, to mechanical calculators where manually the digits needed to be aligned for results, to the present day digital calculators, where we just have to press some keys. These mathematical accompaniments have come a long way. Listen in to know how and when they were invented, and how they evolved physically from a clumsy beads clad abacus plate to our smart phones which help us calculate on the go. http://onelink.to/8uzr4g Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Search Engines | 21 Mar 2021 | 00:06:13 | |
Search Engines have made life much more easier, as they give us answers to our questions by just pressing a few keys. Listen in to see how these search engines were invented and how they have evolved and developed over time. And also listen to know how Google has become synonymous to Search Engines. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Television by John Baird | 13 Mar 2021 | 00:06:17 | |
Television, ever since its invention and availability as a medium of entertainment changed the entire world. This device has developed and upgraded a lot in phases and stages. Starting from John Baird's first TV picture transmission, to the LEDs we watch today. Television has been phenomenal in showing us the world. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Camera by George Eastman | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:05:29 | |
In this episode of Inventopedia, we will talk about that invention which helps in making memories. From using low quality camera which was quite rare to having a good quality camera grasped in your hand as mobile cameras, these things that capture memories have come a long way. Camera was invented by George Eastman. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Radio by Guglielmo Marconi | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:04:04 | |
In this episode of Inventopedia, we will talk about that invention which in a way is connecting us to you. Radio involved soundwaves to be received by a receiver and then reach our ears. Radio has been the oldest means if mass communication second only to News Papers. Listen in to know how this medium was invented by Guglielmo Marconi www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Telephone by Alexander Graham Bell | 15 Feb 2021 | 00:04:24 | |
In this episode of Inventopedia, we will talk about that invention which led to real time communication, the Telephone A small game that involved a string and two tin cans, led to the invention of Telephone, which connects us immediately with our loved ones. Telephone was an upgradation from Telegraph, where graphic images were transmitted, in telephone sound was transmitted. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Steam Engine by Thomas Savery | 08 Feb 2021 | 00:04:31 | |
In this episode of Inventopedia, we will talk about inventions which used Power of Steam in various Industrial fields. Thomas Savery, invented steam engine, after borrowing the idea from a normal kitchen pressure cooker. This invention later used high pressure steam power to empty water from flooded coal mines www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Locomotive Steam Engine by James Watt | 31 Jan 2021 | 00:03:29 | |
In this episode of Inventopedia, we will talk about an invention which had a key role in Industrial Revolution James Watt, while making his morning tea, realized the power of steam that forced the kettle lip to rise up, then he worked on making the Steam Locomotive Engine, which changed the world. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Airplane by Wright Brothers | 24 Jan 2021 | 00:03:28 | |
In this episode of Inventopedia, we will talk about an invention which deferred distances, and brought people together, The Airplane. Keeping their childhood toy in mind, and applying the concept of balancing, Write Brothers invented the Airplane. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Submarine | 05 Mar 2022 | 00:07:54 | |
Submarine A vessel used for diving deep into the ocean. The submarine is used by the Navy to protect our borders. The story of the invention of a modern nuclear powered submarine from the first submarine made of leather and wood is very interesting. Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Chocolate by Joseph Fry | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:03:10 | |
In the first episode of Inventopedia, we will talk about invention of one thing which is loved by one and all, Chocolate. Originally found by people of Mayan Civilization, who drank it after boiling cocoa beans in water. Chocolate was turned into its present bar form after many modifications by Joseph Fry in 1847. www.chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Tractor | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:05:54 | |
There was a time when all the farming work had to be done by hand, which took a lot of time and the farmers were harmed due to the loss of their crops, but along with the progress of science, farming equipment was also developed, in which the machine was the most useful. Tractor. The journey from Steam Engine to Modern Marvel is great, let's know Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| X-Ray | 19 Feb 2022 | 00:06:26 | |
X-Ray is used to capture the bone structure of human body Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Tooth Brush By William Addis | 12 Feb 2022 | 00:06:44 | |
Brushing is a good habit and we should clean our teeth twice a day using a tooth brush everyday. But do you know who invented this seemingly insignificant but very useful tool and under what circumstances? Listen to the podcast to know all the details. https://chimesradio.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||