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Delve into the rich tapestry of knowledge and discovery with the Smithsonian Institution podcast, where each episode invites you to explore the wonders of science, history, and culture through a curated collection of audiobooks. This series highlights the extensive research and diverse collections housed within the Smithsonian's museums, offering listeners a unique opportunity to engage with scholarly works and captivating narratives that illuminate our world. Every episode features a new complete audiobook, ensuring a continuous journey of exploration and learning. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that span various themes, from natural history to technological advancements, each providing insight into the human experience. Join us as you discover a new book with every episode, expanding your understanding and appreciation of the vast array of knowledge preserved within the Smithsonian Institution.

Episodes

  1. 9h ago

    Story of Books-Gertrude Burford Rawlings

    Part of the scholarly and scientific publications of the United States National Museum series: United States National Museum Bulletin.In these series, the Museum publishes original articles and monographs dealing with the collections and work of its constituent museums— The Museum of Natural History and the Museum of History and Technology. These are gathered in volumes, octavo in size, with the publication date of each paper recorded in the table of contents of the volume. Since 1959, shorter papers relating to the collections and research of that Museum have been gathered in Bulletins titled “Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology,”. The present collection of Contributions, Papers 34-44, comprises Bulletin 240. --The 1893 Duryea automobile in the Museum of History and Technology, by Don H. Berkebile --The Borghesi astronomical clock in the Museum of History and Technology, by Silvio A. Bedini --The engineering contributions of Wendel Bollman, by Robert M. Vogel --Screw-thread cutting by the master-screw method since 1480, by Edwin A. Battison --The earliest electromagnetic instruments, by Robert A. Chipman --Fulton's "steam battery" blockship and catamaran, by Howard I. Chapelle --History of phosphorus, by Eduard Farber --Tunnel engineering, a museum treatment, by Robert M. Vogel --The "Pioneer": light passenger locomotive of 1851 in the Museum of History and Technology, by John H. White --History of the Division of Medical Sciences, by Sami Hamarneh --Development of gravity pendulums in the 19th century, by Victor F. Lenzen and Robert P. Multhauf.

  2. 1d ago

    Holiday Round-A. A. Milne

    Part of the scholarly and scientific publications of the United States National Museum series: United States National Museum Bulletin.In these series, the Museum publishes original articles and monographs dealing with the collections and work of its constituent museums— The Museum of Natural History and the Museum of History and Technology. These are gathered in volumes, octavo in size, with the publication date of each paper recorded in the table of contents of the volume. Since 1959, shorter papers relating to the collections and research of that Museum have been gathered in Bulletins titled “Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology,”. The present collection of Contributions, Papers 34-44, comprises Bulletin 240. --The 1893 Duryea automobile in the Museum of History and Technology, by Don H. Berkebile --The Borghesi astronomical clock in the Museum of History and Technology, by Silvio A. Bedini --The engineering contributions of Wendel Bollman, by Robert M. Vogel --Screw-thread cutting by the master-screw method since 1480, by Edwin A. Battison --The earliest electromagnetic instruments, by Robert A. Chipman --Fulton's "steam battery" blockship and catamaran, by Howard I. Chapelle --History of phosphorus, by Eduard Farber --Tunnel engineering, a museum treatment, by Robert M. Vogel --The "Pioneer": light passenger locomotive of 1851 in the Museum of History and Technology, by John H. White --History of the Division of Medical Sciences, by Sami Hamarneh --Development of gravity pendulums in the 19th century, by Victor F. Lenzen and Robert P. Multhauf.

  3. 2d ago

    Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 34, June 22, 1880-Various

    Part of the scholarly and scientific publications of the United States National Museum series: United States National Museum Bulletin.In these series, the Museum publishes original articles and monographs dealing with the collections and work of its constituent museums— The Museum of Natural History and the Museum of History and Technology. These are gathered in volumes, octavo in size, with the publication date of each paper recorded in the table of contents of the volume. Since 1959, shorter papers relating to the collections and research of that Museum have been gathered in Bulletins titled “Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology,”. The present collection of Contributions, Papers 34-44, comprises Bulletin 240. --The 1893 Duryea automobile in the Museum of History and Technology, by Don H. Berkebile --The Borghesi astronomical clock in the Museum of History and Technology, by Silvio A. Bedini --The engineering contributions of Wendel Bollman, by Robert M. Vogel --Screw-thread cutting by the master-screw method since 1480, by Edwin A. Battison --The earliest electromagnetic instruments, by Robert A. Chipman --Fulton's "steam battery" blockship and catamaran, by Howard I. Chapelle --History of phosphorus, by Eduard Farber --Tunnel engineering, a museum treatment, by Robert M. Vogel --The "Pioneer": light passenger locomotive of 1851 in the Museum of History and Technology, by John H. White --History of the Division of Medical Sciences, by Sami Hamarneh --Development of gravity pendulums in the 19th century, by Victor F. Lenzen and Robert P. Multhauf.

  4. Aug 4

    Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki-United States Army Corps of Engineers

    "Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki-United States Army Corps of Engineers" delves into the pivotal events of World War II when the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This audiobook explores the engineering, military strategy, and ethical considerations surrounding these historic bombings, shedding light on the profound impact they had on warfare and international relations. As the world continues to grapple with the implications of nuclear technology and the consequences of war, this account remains essential for understanding the complexities of human conflict and the lasting legacy of these events.

  5. Jul 11

    Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240 Contributions From the Museum of History and Technology Papers 34-44…

    Part of the scholarly and scientific publications of the United States National Museum series: United States National Museum Bulletin.In these series, the Museum publishes original articles and monographs dealing with the collections and work of its constituent museums— The Museum of Natural History and the Museum of History and Technology. These are gathered in volumes, octavo in size, with the publication date of each paper recorded in the table of contents of the volume. Since 1959, shorter papers relating to the collections and research of that Museum have been gathered in Bulletins titled “Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology,”. The present collection of Contributions, Papers 34-44, comprises Bulletin 240. --The 1893 Duryea automobile in the Museum of History and Technology, by Don H. Berkebile --The Borghesi astronomical clock in the Museum of History and Technology, by Silvio A. Bedini --The engineering contributions of Wendel Bollman, by Robert M. Vogel --Screw-thread cutting by the master-screw method since 1480, by Edwin A. Battison --The earliest electromagnetic instruments, by Robert A. Chipman --Fulton's "steam battery" blockship and catamaran, by Howard I. Chapelle --History of phosphorus, by Eduard Farber --Tunnel engineering, a museum treatment, by Robert M. Vogel --The "Pioneer": light passenger locomotive of 1851 in the Museum of History and Technology, by John H. White --History of the Division of Medical Sciences, by Sami Hamarneh --Development of gravity pendulums in the 19th century, by Victor F. Lenzen and Robert P. Multhauf.

  6. Jul 11

    Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240 Contributions From the Museum of History and Technology Papers 34-44…

    Part of the scholarly and scientific publications of the United States National Museum series: United States National Museum Bulletin.In these series, the Museum publishes original articles and monographs dealing with the collections and work of its constituent museums— The Museum of Natural History and the Museum of History and Technology. These are gathered in volumes, octavo in size, with the publication date of each paper recorded in the table of contents of the volume. Since 1959, shorter papers relating to the collections and research of that Museum have been gathered in Bulletins titled “Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology,”. The present collection of Contributions, Papers 34-44, comprises Bulletin 240. --The 1893 Duryea automobile in the Museum of History and Technology, by Don H. Berkebile --The Borghesi astronomical clock in the Museum of History and Technology, by Silvio A. Bedini --The engineering contributions of Wendel Bollman, by Robert M. Vogel --Screw-thread cutting by the master-screw method since 1480, by Edwin A. Battison --The earliest electromagnetic instruments, by Robert A. Chipman --Fulton's "steam battery" blockship and catamaran, by Howard I. Chapelle --History of phosphorus, by Eduard Farber --Tunnel engineering, a museum treatment, by Robert M. Vogel --The "Pioneer": light passenger locomotive of 1851 in the Museum of History and Technology, by John H. White --History of the Division of Medical Sciences, by Sami Hamarneh --Development of gravity pendulums in the 19th century, by Victor F. Lenzen and Robert P. Multhauf.

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Delve into the rich tapestry of knowledge and discovery with the Smithsonian Institution podcast, where each episode invites you to explore the wonders of science, history, and culture through a curated collection of audiobooks. This series highlights the extensive research and diverse collections housed within the Smithsonian's museums, offering listeners a unique opportunity to engage with scholarly works and captivating narratives that illuminate our world. Every episode features a new complete audiobook, ensuring a continuous journey of exploration and learning. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that span various themes, from natural history to technological advancements, each providing insight into the human experience. Join us as you discover a new book with every episode, expanding your understanding and appreciation of the vast array of knowledge preserved within the Smithsonian Institution.

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
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