In this episode we take a look at the smaller scale advancements and oddities from antiquity. Did the Greeks have steam-powered wooden footballs? Did the Egyptians have large load carrying gliders? Were helicopters zooming around Renaissance Italy? And did the Chinese throw paper airplanes just to annoy others? Listen in and find out!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In this episode we take a look at the smaller scale advancements and oddities from antiquity. Did the Greeks have steam-powered wooden footballs? Did the Egyptians have large load carrying gliders? Were helicopters zooming around Renaissance Italy? And did the Chinese throw paper airplanes just to annoy others? Listen in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we take a look at the smaller scale advancements and oddities from antiquity. Did the Greeks have steam-powered wooden footballs? Did the Egyptians have large load carrying gliders? Were helicopters zooming around Renaissance Italy? And did the Chinese throw paper airplanes just to annoy others? Listen in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 4 - Wooden Doves to Paper Airplanes

Welcome to the Apocryphal History of Flight! Hosted by Dr. Cory Trunkhill (PhD), this show will discuss the myths, legends, and early pioneers of flight from before the Wright Brothers. We will also explore technological advances such as the kite, balloons, and gliders. This history will attempt to maintain a narrative chronological format, though there will be some deviations for interest. You can contact the host via Facebook, X (twitter), or at apocflight@gmail.com. Selected questions and comments may be featured on the show. Thank you!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Welcome to the Apocryphal History of Flight! Hosted by Dr. Cory Trunkhill (PhD), this show will discuss the myths, legends, and early pioneers of flight from before the Wright Brothers. We will also explore technological advances such as the kite, balloons, and gliders. This history will attempt to maintain a narrative chronological format, though there will be some deviations for interest. You can contact the host via Facebook, X (twitter), or at apocflight@gmail.com. Selected questions and comments may be featured on the show. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Apocryphal History of Flight! Hosted by Dr. Cory Trunkhill (PhD), this show will discuss the myths, legends, and early pioneers of flight from before the Wright Brothers. We will also explore technological advances such as the kite, balloons, and gliders. This history will attempt to maintain a narrative chronological format, though there will be some deviations for interest. You can contact the host via Facebook, X (twitter), or at apocflight@gmail.com. Selected questions and comments may be featured on the show. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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