Regency Science and Invention: The Calculating Engine

  Loving the friendly face of Charles Babbage and his amazing inventions, I did a post on him many years ago.  Recently, a reader from Continue

Regency Science and Invention: Flight

Yorkshire Baron (1773-1857) George Cayley was a notable engineer and thought to be the first person to understand the principles and forces of flight.  By Continue

Regency Women of Character: Mary Somerville

Mary Fairfax Somerville (26 December 1780 – 28 November 1872) was the daughter of British Vice-Admiral Sir William George Fairfax, (from the distinguished family of Continue