Science and Technology

  • Period: 130 to 1450

    The Silk Road

    The Silk Road was established in 130 and helped spread culture and technologies across the known world
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    The Water Mill

    The water mill was invented and helped humans to automate and make their food production more efficient.
  • Period: 1301 to 1400

    The magnetic compass

    The original Chinese compass is improved and becomes the primary navigation tool for the world.
  • The seed drill

    The seed drill is invented in Britain and leads to more efficient agriculture and fewer losses.
  • The Telegraph

    Samuel Morse invents the Telegraph, revolutionizing communication in the world.
  • The Lightbulb

    The lightbulb is invented, making all of our lives brighter!
  • The gas-powered car

    Karl Benz patents the first gas-powered car, leading to a new age of mobility.
  • The World Wide Web

    The internet is invented, connecting billions of people worldwide, leading to a new age of education, business, politics and entertainment.