The steam engine is often credited as one of the most transformative inventions in human history. It laid the foundation for the Industrial Revolution, revolutionised transport, and shifted the ...

The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam engine technology. However, it was a revolutionary technology that, upon ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Frederick E. Sickels, a pioneer of ...

Sometimes, looking back at history helps us understand what is happening to us today. When the steam engine arrived in factories, it wasn’t just a technical innovation, it changed the world. Suddenly, ...

Obverse Image: Train, steamboat, sailing ship. overall: 6.2 cm x 14.5 cm x .3 cm; 2 7/16 in x 5 23/32 in x 1/8 in ...

A historic steam engine's anniversary has reignited plans to bring it back to its former glory. On Tuesday, December 30, 2025 ...