In his latest Texas history column, Ken Bridges explores the legacy of WWII veteran, inventor and innovator Leonard Northrup.

In the early decades of the 20th century, a slew of technologies began altering daily life with seemingly unprecedented speed and breadth. Suddenly, consumers could enjoy affordable automobiles.

Key Point: Inventors are often forgotten. But let's not forget these ones. Inventors don't get as much credit as they used to. Sure, it is known that Al Gore invented the Internet—or so he ...

In the early 20th century, inventors dreamed of redefining personal transport. Among their boldest ideas was the monowheel - a one-wheeled vehicle that promised speed and efficiency. By the 1930s, it ...

Throughout February, we have recognized some of the earliest Black women inventors, beginning with Martha Jones in 1868 and her patent directed to a corn husker, ending with Sarah Boone’s 1892 patent ...