Today we embark on a journey not to what history has preserved, but to what it has lost; In this episode of the History Podcast, we explore the secrets and history of extraordinary inventions and technologies that have been lost or forgotten over the centuries! Imagine walking through an ancient library, whose walls are lined with dusty scrolls containing knowledge unknown to us; or a medieval workshop where the hands of craftsmen were born inventions that could have changed the world, but which never saw the light of day; This is the journey I invite you on today! Inventions and technologies are the foundations on which civilizations have built their empires, cultures, and identities. From the wheel to the smartphone, every invention carries a story - its creation and use, but also its impact on humanity. But what about other inventions? Those perhaps forgotten, or perhaps simply overshadowed by more successful counterparts? Indeed, don’t you wonder why some inventions endure while others disappear? The reasons vary. Some were lost to natural disasters, wars, and civilizational changes. Others fell victim to their times: either too advanced to understand or too radical to accept. Or perhaps some were deliberately suppressed or destroyed, their secrets still guarded as closely as the most precious treasure? Who knows? This episode of the history podcast, our history radio show, is a comprehensive review, divided into five key eras, each full of intriguing stories and discoveries. A) Antiquity: 1. The Antikythera Mechanism from Greece: We will explore the secrets of this ancient device used for astronomical calculations, often called the “world’s first computer.” 2. Roman Flexible Glass: We will discuss the legends surrounding this extraordinary invention, which was supposed to have amazing properties. 3. The Baghdad Battery: We will examine theories about this mysterious object that may have served as a primitive form of electric battery. 4. Chinese Wonders - Zhang Heng's Seismoscope and the South-Pointing Chariot: We will learn about innovative devices from ancient China that testify to the technological advancement of the time. B) The Middle Ages: 1. Greek Fire: We will learn the secrets of this powerful weapon that changed the course of many naval battles. 2. Gothic Architecture: We will discover the structural and aesthetic secrets of this style that revolutionized European architecture. We will also learn why Gothic fell into oblivion. 3. Damascus Steel: We will learn the history of this extremely durable and prized form of steel, the secret of whose production has been forgotten. C) The Renaissance: 1. Revival of Interest in Greece and Rome: We will discuss how the revival of classical architecture influenced the development of technology and science. 2. Leonardo Da Vinci - The Lost Sketches: We’ll explore Leonardo’s mysterious designs, such as the helicopter, parachute, wings, ballista, bladed chariot, and tank; Renaissance designs that were ahead of their time. D) Industrial Revolution: 1. Atmospheric Railway: We’ll look at this extraordinary method of transportation that was the forerunner of today’s railways. 2. The Steam Car: We’ll learn the history of the first steam-powered vehicles. 3. The Forgotten Inventor - William Murdoch: We’ll discover the contribution this lesser-known inventor made to technology. E) Present Day: 1. Telharmonium: We’ll look at the first attempts at creating electronic music. 2. Concorde: The history and fall of an iconic supersonic passenger plane. Music: Winter by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com) Music: Novus Initium by Alexander Nakarada Music: Horizon Flare by Alexander Nakarada Music: Burt's Requiem by Alexander Nakarada Music: Brothers Unite by Alexander Nakarada Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... This episode is perfect for lovers of history, technology and mysteries of the past; it will certainly enrich your knowledge and interest you in extraordinary stories from the past; I invite you! Rafał :) Timeline: 0:00 Intro 2:45 Patrons – thank you! 5:08 Antiquity 6:22 Antikythera Mechanism 13:32 Roman Flexible Glass 19:35 Baghdad Battery 26:23 Ancient China 27:18 Seismoscope 32:30 Chariot Pointing South 38:50 Middle Ages 39:28 Greek Fire 43:19 Gothic Architecture 52:58 Damascus Steel 59:10 Renaissance 1:01:57 Leonardo Da Vinci and his designs 1:15:49 Industrial Revolution 1:18:03 Atmospheric Railway 1:21:37 Steam Car 1:24:48 William Murdoch – the Forgotten Inventor 1:28:57 Modern Times – 20th and 21st Century 1:30:05 Telharmonium 1:37:58 Concorde 1:45:12 Ending 1:47:00 Outro Sources: https://pastebin.com/jdD2njiD TT: / sadowski_rafal IG: / rafal_sadowskii Patrons: https://pastebin.com/EHuFMEYr Thank you for accompanying me on my journey through history! :) If you like it - join! https://patronite.pl/podcasthistoryczny