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WebThe Engines of Our Ingenuity 3403: Telephone in 1904
3+ week, 5+ day ago (141+ words) Episode: 3403 An old book about telephones reminds of a time before our technologies were not “black boxed.” Today, we look under the hood. Episode: 3403 An old book about telephones reminds of a time before our technologies were not "black boxed....
Houston Public Library celebrates Julia Ideson Building’s 100th birthday with tours, film and exhibits
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (574+ words) HOUSTON – The Julia Ideson Building opened in October 1926, offering Houstonians a beautiful new place to read, learn and gather. One hundred years later, the Spanish Renaissance Revival landmark continues to welcome visitors—and today, Houston Public Library is celebrating the…...
What do you see in this 1960s aerial photo of Austin?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (761+ words) Name five things that you don’t see. We asked readers to play along with this historical puzzle. Their responses could not have been more varied. Some turned angry when they wrote about the changes during the past 60 years. Others waxed…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1611: Benjamin Franklin and Cotton Mather
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (130+ words) Episode: 1611 Benjamin Franklin and Cotton Mather: ideologies diverge and converge. Today, Benjamin Franklin and Cotton Mather. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity…...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 30, 2026)
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (236+ words) For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today’s edition…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2623: Thomas Carlyle’s Past and Present
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (127+ words) Episode: 2623 Thomas Carlyle and the Working of Free Markets. Today, economic salvation. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity Have a News Tip?...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 28, 2026)
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (224+ words) For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today’s edition…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3392: Orientalism
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (133+ words) Episode: 3392 The Rise of Orientalism and its crescendo in the Roaring ‘20s. Today, strange happenings in the 1920s. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity…...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 27, 2026)
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (210+ words) For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today's edition…...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 2, 2026)
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (233+ words) For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today's edition…...