Perpetual Learning
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. As a retired archivist, I’ve spent my life sifting through the remnants of history, particularly the fascinating evolution of technology. Today, I want to talk about something ancient yet surprisingly relevant to our hyper-connected, automated world: the Antikythera mechanism. Discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece in 1901, this … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in the current wave of excitement surrounding Artificial Intelligence. We hear about its potential to transform every aspect of our lives. But as someone who’s spent decades sifting through the remnants of technological history, I find myself looking back to another era of impressive, sometimes overambitious, engineering: Ancient Rome. … Read more
It’s easy to think of automation as a modern invention, a product of silicon chips and complex algorithms. But the desire to have machines do our work, and do it tirelessly, is much older than you might imagine. Back in the 19th century, a time of booming industrialization, people were already dreaming of automated factories. … Read more
As a historian who usually dives into the intricate politics and social customs of 18th-century Europe, I often find myself surprised by the connections between my specialized field and the world today. This summer, my travels have taken me to ancient sites, and I’ve been struck by the sheer ingenuity of ancient urban planning. It’s … Read more
It might sound strange, but some of the most talked-about health tips today aren’t new at all. Many are actually ancient practices, some over a thousand years old, that history is now showing us were pretty smart. As a historian, I find this connection between the past and our present fascinating, especially when it comes … Read more
As someone who has spent years delving into the past, I’m always fascinated by how new discoveries can illuminate forgotten corners of history. Recently, I came across an article from the Harvard Gazette that truly captured my imagination, detailing how ancient DNA analysis is shedding light on the origins of the Hungarian and Finnish languages. … Read more
Well, it’s July 25th, 2025, and I’ve managed to make my guest bedroom entirely uninhabitable. Don’t ask. Let’s just say a rather ambitious historical textile restoration project has taken over, complete with dye pots, looms, and what feels like a century’s worth of linen samples. My usual quiet sanctuary is now a vibrant, chaotic testament … Read more
You know I usually talk about markets, crypto, and how to optimize your financial strategy. I focus on actionable insights, backed by data. But sometimes, to understand where we’re going, you need to look at how far we’ve come. And I recently stumbled into some fascinating archaeological findings that really put human ingenuity into perspective: … Read more
It’s fascinating, isn’t it, how quickly the technological landscape can shift? And how sometimes, the very leaders making decisions about it seem a bit… out of the loop? I was reminded of this when I came across a particular anecdote from years ago concerning Nvidia. Back in the day, the name Nvidia might not have … Read more
When we think of spies, our minds often jump to thrilling chase scenes, gadgets, and double-crossing agents straight out of a Cold War novel. But the truth, as it often is with history, is far more fascinating and, in many ways, surprisingly modern. My travels through European archives often lead me down unexpected rabbit holes. … Read more