How We Went to the Moon

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In 1969, man walked on the moon. The feat was a culmination of more than 2500 years of science and engineering achievements made by great people in the midst of social and political conflict. This podcast explores the true history of space travel, from the ancient inventions that were used to the in…

David Grider


    • Apr 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    3 - The First Computer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 7:54


    Until very recently, Antikythera mechanism was a complete mystery. Built by the ancient Greeks, lost for 2000 years, and discovered by sponge divers. This episode explores the rediscovery of the first computer known to exist. Script and sources at http://howwewenttothemoon.com

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    2 - Pi, Pumps, Pulleys, and Principles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 13:08


    Archimedes was the possibly the most prolific scientific mind during the Hellenistic period of Greece. Without many of his inventions and mathematical discoveries, we never would have made it into space, let alone set foot on the moon. More info at davidgrider.net/podcast

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    1 - Conics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 9:34


    The story of Menaechmus and Apollonius of Perga, and how they helped us get to the moon. More information at davidgrider.net/podcast

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