Patented: History of Inventions First Ever Submarine
Sep 24, 2023
400 years ago, the world's first submarine was showcased on the River Thames. Cornelis Drebbel, the genius behind it, also invented perpetual motion machines and chemical air conditioning. The podcast explores the intertwined relationship between magic, science, and religion during the Jacobian era and discusses the emergence of science fiction in the 17th century. It delves into the life of Cornelis Drouble, a radical philosopher, artist, and submarine inventor, and explores the connections between alchemy and technological advancements. The rise of projectors and their ambitious plans for world domination is also discussed, along with the forgotten scientific achievements of Cornelius Dribble in the 17th century.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Emergence of Science Fiction in the 17th Century
04:48 • 13min
Cornelis Drouble: The Radical Philosopher, Artist, and Submarine Inventor
17:34 • 6min
Alchemy and Technological Advancements
23:33 • 2min
The Rise of the Projectors
25:04 • 15min
Inventions and Projects of Cornelius Dribble
40:02 • 4min