Tom Standage traces technological advances in transport, from the invention of the wheel to the rise of the car
Tom Standage, author of A Brief History of Motion, speaks to Jon Bauckham about technological advances in transport, from the invention of the wheel to the rise of the car, and reveals why modern transport dilemmas echo those of the late 19th centu ... Show More
May 2014
The Last Ride of the Puffing Devil
In the days before horseless carriages, interstates and even locomotives, the Puffing Devil made history as the first passenger-carrying, horseless, steam-powered "road locomotive." But where did it come from, and where is it today? Listen in to learn more with Scott and Ben. Lea ... Show More
40m 34s
Mar 2022
2/3 Qu'est devenu le wagon de Rethondes ?
Le 11 novembre 1918, l’armistice qui met fin aux combats de la première guerre mondiale, est signé dans un wagon, la voiture n° 2419D qui a été transformée pour servir de bureau au maréchal Foch. Ce wagon, auparavant utilisé pour transporter des passagers, devient donc un lieu hi ... Show More
2m 25s
Nov 2020
283 Planes, Trains & Automobiles - Top 10 Literary Modes of Transportation
From the dramatic trains of Anna Karenina to the wide-open roads of Jack Kerouac, getting around has always played a central role in literature. But not all means of transportation are equal! In this lighthearted episode of the History of Literature, Jacke and Mike attempt to det ... Show More
56m 12s
Sep 2022
Tim Talks Bicycles with Patented
Invented in the mid-1800s, bicycles have had enduring popularity. Across cultures, they have been embraced, promising freedom and mobility at a lower price point. Tim joins Dallas Campbell on Patented: History of Inventions, to discuss the history of the bicycle, from the inventi ... Show More
38m 37s
Mar 2023
Past Gas #180: The Surprisingly Long History of Getaway Cars
When we think of getaway cars, we usually think of criminals hopping into an automobile, perhaps after they’ve robbed a bank or a jewelry store, and speedily fleeing the scene to avoid being caught for their crime. But how did the term come to be? Who are the most infamous crimin ... Show More
44m 18s