Episode 276: The Fuel & The Fire

Play Now!

Many minds have speculated about what caused the Industrial Revolution, citing just about every factor found in the world… other, of course, than what is required to actually invent. I continue following the story of steam power's development in this Episode 276: The Fuel & The Fire.

In this episode, I once again read from: William Rosen's book The Most Powerful Idea in the World: A Story of Steam, Industry, and Invention.

Musically, I play: poopy-mouthed Mark Blyth backed by KMFDM in the opening. I'm closing today with Mistle Thrush doing "It's All Like Today."