Percy Ludgate, born on August 2, 1883, was an Irish amateur scientist popular for designing the second analytical machine in history. The…\” /> <script type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph
Athanasius Kircher developed a method of deciphering hieroglyphics which he called the "llullistic method,".\” /> <script type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph
When we hear the name Wilhelm Schickard today, it may not immediately ring a bell. But this renaissance man‘s legacy lives on in calculators, maps, astronomical charts and linguistic textbooks across the globe. During his sadly short life in 17th century Germany, Schickard‘s insatiable intellectual curiosity led him to make critical advancements in mathematics, engineering,… Read More »Wilhelm Schickard: The Universal Genius Who Overcame Tragedy and Shaped the Future
Learn about the inventions of Jabez Burns, including his adding machine and coffee roaster.\” /> <script type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph
Greetings, friend! Today I want to tell you the fascinating story of Heinrich Kummer, a 19th century German musician and inventor who made pioneering contributions to mechanical calculation. Though largely forgotten now, Kummer‘s creativity and innovation deserve recognition. Let‘s start at the beginning – Kummer‘s early life and musical talents. He was born on November… Read More »Heinrich Kummer – Biography, History and Inventions
John Patterson was an industrialist entrepreneur known for his purchase of the rights to James Ritty’s Incorruptible Cashier”.\” /> <script type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph
Hi there! Today I‘m excited to explore with you the pioneering work of Charles Babbage, the eccentric yet brilliant 19th century English mathematician and inventor who originated the concept of a digital, programmable computer. As we‘ll see, Babbage‘s innovative designs for calculating engines in the 1830s contained many components and concepts that would later be… Read More »The History of Charles Babbage & The First Digital Computer
George Stibitz was an American inventor, computer pioneer and inventor of the Model K computer. Find out more about this pioneer.\” /> <script type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph
Computer scientist and cryptographer, Adi Shamir, has made groundbreaking contributions to the cryptography we use today.\” /> <script type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph
American philosopher and internet project developer, Larry Sanger, is the co-founder of the well-known online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.\” /> <script type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph