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William Gurstelle
William Gurstelle is a contributing editor of Make: magazine. His new book, ReMaking History: Early Makers is now available.
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03/26/2025
In 1807, Humphry Davy invented an arc light so bright, it was dangerous to look at for more than a...
11/23/2024
The Brooklyn Evening Star, January 24, 1843: “The world is indebted to this inventor, who is not only American, but...
09/05/2024
Re-create Thomas Savery’s proto-steam engine — the first industrial machine to use fossil energy.
06/28/2023
The Scientific Revolution was a momentous time. Most historians of science agree that during this era — 1500 to 1700 CE...
06/15/2023
The sector, also known as the compass of proportion, is a fun and easy-to-use calculating device that uses the power of...
05/13/2022
This simple woodworking project provides years of backyard fun, French style
05/07/2021
Build the amazing, accurate water clock invented by Baghdad’s Golden Age engineer.
10/29/2019
A Cold junction In 1798, Jean Charles Athanase Peltier was just 13 years old and although he came from a...
02/12/2019
In 1764, scotsman James Watt grew thoughtful as he tinkered with the machinery associated with his job as a steam...
11/15/2018
Zakariya Al-Razi, the Secret of Secrets, and the invention of the modern still
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