-
During this timespan, the Egyptian pyramids were built.
-
The Medieval and Renaissance periods in Europe and Spain lasted this long. Inventions were being created.
-
The Notre Dame de Paris began being built during this timespan and was finished in 1345,
-
Mariano di Iacopo wrote two books on mechanical engineering during the Renaissance period.
-
The very first wooden type was used.
-
The first steam engine was developed by Jason Calley and Newcomen.
-
The first couple of clocks were developed to have accurate time under certain conditions/climates by John Harrison, which won the Longitude Prize; The clocks were known as the "grasshopper escapement."
-
The water frame was developed to use water to transform cotton into thread.
-
Robert Fulton was the first person to successfully develop a steamship/steamboat, and constructed it to be 146 feet long.
-
The first railroad system/the first train powered by steam was developed to be used for faster means of transportation.
-
The first telegram was developed by scientists Michael Faraday and James Maxwell, who had an understanding of technology.
-
The first light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison, who also had a theoretical understanding of electricity.
-
The Transcontinental Railroad was created and linked Omaha, Nebraska with Sacramento, California.
-
Dynamos, machines that convert rotational energy from a steam engine or waterwheel into electrical energy; Providing efficient methods of generating electricity.
-
Thomas Edison's light system was installed in New York City
-
George Washington's AC system becomes the primary method of electrical distribution.
-
Guglie Marconi began experimenting with radio transmitters/receivers with the goal of wireless telegraphy.
-
The Wright Brothers completed the first powered flight.
-
Henry Ford created the Ford Motor Company in 1903.
-
Computers became more common is households.
-
The RCA was created.
-
The Romans built a road system that was 44,000 miles. As well as, drinking water.