That Was Genius: Lost Knowledge and Incredible Inventions from History, (Hardcover)

<b>Discover the unbelievable inventions and innovations of ancient people from across the world. </b> <p>This technological treasury of hidden histories uncovers gadgets and gizmos from the ancient and recent past to change the way you think about history and science. </p><p>See inside <b>steam-powered robots from ancient Greece</b>, learn the <b>secrets of medieval alchemy</b>, and marvel at an <b>earthquake detector from ancient China</b>. Forget your dusty history books--this is a book of marvels that are stranger than fiction! </p><p>Spanning five continents and thousands of years, <i>That Was Genius</i> includes: </p><p></p><ul><li><b>Incredible innovations</b> from the ancient world, including razor-sharp obsidian tools, a mystical Viking compass, and Aboriginal Australian songlines. </li><li><b>Enormous libraries</b> that once housed knowledge now lost to time, such as those of Alexandria and Baghdad. </li><li><b>Spotlight inventors</b> whose wildest dreams went unrealised--ranging from the original Renaissance Man, Leonardo da Vinci, to computing pioneer Ada Lovelace. </li></ul><br>Each spread is packed with fascinating details on the science behind each invention, as well as puzzlebox illustrations which invite you to solve the mysteries of the distant past yourself... <p><b>Perfect for curious minds and budding inventors, <i> That Was Genius</i> invites you to rethink what ancient people knew, built, and imagined--and to see the modern world with fresh eyes.</b></p>

• That Was Genius: Lost Knowledge and Incredible Inventions from History, (Hardcover)
• Author: Emily Dodd
• ISBN: 9780711294813
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-09-01
• Page Count: 96