The Engines of Our Ingenuity is a radio program that tells the story of how culture is formed by human creativity. Written and hosted by Dr. John Lienhard, M.D. Anderson Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering and History at the University of Houston. Engines episodes are heard throughout the country on National Public Radio and produced by KUFH-FM Houston. More information about the program may be found online at: http://www.uh.edu/engines

These Digital Stories are attempts at adding a visual component to the audio-only versions of Engines episodes and are presented here with Dr. Lienhard's permission.

Tallest, Longest
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Telephone Use
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Greek War and Politics
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Malt Balls or M&Ms
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Names of Machines
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Black and White
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The First Clocks
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Eiffel's Towers
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Amerigo Vespucci
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