Victorian Technology Discussions (20)

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The Rubber Band First patented in 1845, this handy little tool is still with us, and usually still made from natural rubber. What can be more steamp… Started by P. Aloysius Regnad	0	Dec 26, 2017
Steampunk Technologies in general Ad Nauseum... Gentlemen, and ladies. Allow me to present here, to you, the link to the amazing Museum of Retro Technology! All the greatest, unsung, nev… Started by The Specialist	1	Dec 12, 2017 Reply by The Specialist
Copper the 'other' wonder material of the victorian era. That's right, folks. plain old copper is a Victorian technology that is right on the cutting edge. When alloyed with tin, you get Bronze. W… Started by The Specialist	3	Dec 6, 2017 Reply by The Specialist
Plywood {1797} Plywood History Laminated wood veneer was patented in 1797 although laminating hide, wood, and cloth for strength was used to make stronge… Started by Captain	2	Nov 30, 2017 Reply by The Specialist
Victorian Cooking Technology Victorian Stoves Started by Captain	4	Nov 28, 2017 Reply by Captain
Borchardt C93 And other semi-auto weapons It would seem almost irresponsible to discuss semiautomatic pistols of the Victorian era without discussing Borchardt C93. The Mauser C96,… Started by The Specialist	3	Nov 16, 2017 Reply by Captain
Greenwich Mean Time {1884} Greenwich Mean Time History The History of Time Zones Standard Time and Longitudes 24 time zones and many more subdivisions Standard t… Started by Captain	2	Sep 5, 2017 Reply by Captain
Threshing Machines In 1798 Thomas Robert Malthus predicted that the human population would outgrow the planet's resources. Since then many academics have mad… Started by Captain	5	Jun 12, 2017 Reply by Captain
Braces aka Suspenders History Albert Thurston During the 1820s, British clothing designer Albert Thurston began to mass manufacture "braces", the British word f… Started by Captain	2	Jun 8, 2017 Reply by Captain
Steam Powered Vehicles. If there were an epitaph for the steam powered automobile, it'd probably read something like this: "Here lies steam car. Born 1769. Died 19… Started by The Specialist	5	May 14, 2017 Reply by Captain