1800 ⟶ Alessandro Volta Invents the Voltaic Pile

Alessandro Volta invents the voltaic pile, an early form of ...
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👓 Eyeglasses Invented in Northern Italy

Eyeglasses are invented in Northern Italy, possibly Pisa, demonstrating knowledge of human biology and optics, to offer bespoke works that compensate for an individual human disability.⟶
Eyeglasses Invented in Northern Italy (1290)
OpticsMedicineMiddle Ages
ItalyItaly

🌡️ Galileo Galilei Develops the Thermometer

Galileo Galilei invents a thermometer.⟶
Galileo Galilei Develops the Thermometer (1593)
Galileo GalileiScientific RevolutionInstrumentationMeasurementPhysics
ItalyItaly

🔋 Alessandro Volta Invents the Voltaic Pile

Alessandro Volta invents the voltaic pile, an early form of battery in Italy, based on previous works by Luigi Galvani.⟶
Alessandro Volta Invents the Voltaic Pile (1800)
ElectricityBatteryPhysics
ItalyItaly

🔋 Alessandro Volta Invents the First Electric Battery

Alessandro Volta: discovers electrochemical series and invents the battery.⟶
Alessandro Volta Invents the First Electric Battery (1800)
PhysicsElectricityElectrochemistryEnergy
ItalyItaly

💥 Ascanio Sobrero Synthesizes Nitroglycerin

Ascanio Sobrero invents Nitroglycerin, the first explosive made that was stronger than black powder.⟶
Ascanio Sobrero Synthesizes Nitroglycerin (1847)
ChemistryExplosivesIndustrial RevolutionWarfareMining
ItalyItaly