Series: Amazing Inventions

For better or for worse, artificial intelligence has become a part of daily life. No longer just science fiction, artificial intelligence is all around us. From the technology that powers video games and apps to generative AI that produces creative works, the technology is everywhere you turn. In this graphic history, learn about the early iterations of machine learning, the...

From the late 1800s to today, comic books have been a distinct and beloved form of literature. But the history of using pictures to tell stories stretches back centuries. From prehistoric cave paintings to modern superheroes to the manga we know and love, learn about the format’s many iterations through history and the remarkable people who have helped make comics...

The history of drones is as fascinating as it is complicated. Each year brings new innovations. From the early 1900s to now, drones, or UAVs (unpiloted aerial vehicles), have been used for a wide variety of purposes, ranging from warfare to synchronized entertainment to exploring other planets like Mars. This graphic novel reveals the pivotal moments and important inventors that...

For the better part of a century, skateboards have played a unique role in sports and popular culture. From wheels stuck to a milk crate to the highly technical craftsmanship of today’s skateboards, the invention’s journey is a fascinating one filled with great stories, incredible minds, and colorful characters. Learn all about their evolution over the decades, see the many...

Drums are the backbone of music. They provide the beat that carries the song, yet drums are as old as music itself. From simple skins stretched over a frame and played by hand to elaborate kits and spinning sticks, drums lead the way in both tradition and musical innovation. In this graphic history, learn about the earliest drums, how they’re...

Modern prosthetics are sophisticated wearable tech, but artificial limbs date all the way back to ancient Egypt! From the Greville Chester toe to modern-day running blades, prosthetics help people all over the world enhance their quality of life. In this graphic history, learn about the earliest prosthetics, their increased importance after the World Wars, the Paralympics, and how technology could...

Robots are the technology of the future. But even people in ancient times imagined autonomous creations that could play music, perform calculations, and predict events in the future. Far more than science fiction—they’re reality! In this graphic history, learn about the first robots, their role in pop culture and automation, their future as tools to aid humankind, and the risks...

Since humans first made them a reality, space vehicles have been vital to outer space exploration. From Sputnik I to Perseverance, spacecraft help astronauts, scientists, and explorers go far beyond Earth’s borders. In this graphic history, learn about the first space vehicles, the spacecraft that took humans to space, the Mars rovers, and the coming generation of vehicles that will...