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The History of Quantum Computing

How did quantum computing go from abstract theory to real prototype machines? This episode explores the history of quantum computing, from the foundations of quantum physics to the scientists, algorithms, and early hardware that turned a radical idea into one of the most important technological experiments of our time.

22 min
4d ago

The Forgotten AI Boom Before ChatGPT

The AI revolution didn’t begin with ChatGPT. Decades before today’s chatbot boom, businesses, governments, and researchers were already convinced that artificial intelligence would change the world. In this episode, we explore the forgotten AI boom of the 1980s, when expert systems, specialized AI computers, and huge promises made it seem like thinking machines were just around the corner. Then the hype collapsed. This is the story of the first great AI craze, why it failed, and what it reveals about the new boom we’re living through today.

16 min
Jun 27

The History of Robotics

From the first industrial robotic arms on factory floors to today’s humanoid machines, this episode explores the remarkable history of robotics and how automation evolved from repetitive mechanical labor into intelligent, human-like systems. We trace the breakthroughs that transformed manufacturing, medicine, logistics, and everyday life, and examine why the dream of building robots that can move, adapt, and work alongside us still captures the human imagination.

20 min
Jun 24

The History of Spaceflight From the Space Race to SpaceX

From Sputnik and the Moon landing to the rise of reusable rockets, this episode explores the incredible history of spaceflight and how it evolved from Cold War rivalry into a new era of private innovation. We trace the key moments of the Space Race, the triumph of Apollo, the era of space stations and shuttles, and the game-changing arrival of SpaceX. It’s the story of how humanity’s greatest leap became the foundation for the future of space exploration.

18 min
Jun 19

The History of Semiconductors From Lab Discovery to Global Power

From lab benches to global power politics, this episode tells the story of how semiconductors changed the world. We follow the breakthroughs that led from early discoveries to the transistor in 1947 and the integrated circuit era, then examine how chips became essential to modern technology and central to geopolitical competition.

26 min
Jun 17

The History of Artificial Intelligence From Expert Systems to ChatGPT

From rule-based machines to neural networks and generative AI, this episode of Histmuse traces the long, surprising history of artificial intelligence. We explore how early thinkers imagined intelligent machines, how expert systems helped launch the first major AI boom, and why decades of hype, failure, and breakthrough shaped the technology we know today. It’s the story of big ambitions, brutal setbacks, and the quest to teach machines how to think.

19 min
Jun 15

Ice King: The Dumbest Startup Idea That Built an Empire

Before modern refrigeration, the idea of shipping frozen water across the ocean sounded like an absolute punchline. In 1806, when Frederic Tudor decided to harvest ice from New England ponds and sail it to the Caribbean, society laughed him straight into debtor's prison. In this episode of Histmuse, we explore the chillingly brilliant story of the "Ice King." Discover how a mocked visionary battled melting inventory, massive debt, and skeptical consumers to invent the global cold chain and introduce ice to places like India and Cuba. It’s a tale of relentless obsession, brilliant marketing, and how selling literal frozen water became one of the greatest, and most unlikely, startup hustles in history.

19 min
Jun 12

The Family That Invented Venture Capital 600 Years Ago

Long before startups, seed rounds, and venture funds, one family in Renaissance Florence was already doing something that feels remarkably familiar. In this episode of Histmuse, we explore how the Medici used capital, networks, and political influence to fund ambition, spread risk, and help invent the logic behind modern venture capital. It’s a story about money, power, and backing the future 600 years before Silicon Valley.

22 min

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