今天的人工智能[AI]的诞生，都要归功于“差分机”。这台19世纪的手摇计算机很难用语言描述。其中一台陈列在美国国家历史博物馆的史密森尼学会展厅里。虽然它很少吸引人群，但毫无疑问，差分机是迈向高功率ChatGPT的第一步继续阅读 “人工智能的祖父——差分机”
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Belle Starr, Outlaw Queen of the American Wild West
elle Starr was an infamous fugitive in the American “Wild West” of the late 1800’s. She was connected with such famous outlaws as Jesse and Frank James, and was arrested several times herself. She’s been credited with a long list of crimes, but was she truly the Bandit Queen as the newspapers made her out to be?
Six Theories on the Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe [Mini-Doc]
The famous macabre writer and poet, Edgar Allan Poe, died under mysterious circumstances at the age of only 40 in Baltimore, Maryland in 1849. Watch this short Mini-Doc to find out why his death remains a mystery to this day, and 6 theories on how it might have happened.
An Immigrant’s Ellis Island Fate Depended on 29 Questions [Mini-Documentary]
The fate of immigrants arriving in New York City’s infamous Ellis Island, around the turn of the century, depended on a quick 2 minute physical and their answers to 29 pivotal questions.
The Forgotten Holocaust Hero, Japan’s Chiune Sugihara
Heroes are often born unexpectedly from dire circumstances. Confronted with an intolerable situation, they choose to act with humanity, rather than meekly back down, or join the angry mob.
The Fast and Fierce Life of the Pony Express
There are few images more American than of the famous Pony Express. In just 9-10 days, young riders carried the mail by horseback over 1,966 miles from Missouri to California.
10 Powerful Lines from 10 Famous Speeches
Anyone who’s had to give a talk or make a speech in public knows how intimidating and challenging it can be. The most famous speeches are a combination of impeccable writing and a polished delivery. Some of great speeches have been given either by charismatic speakers of the day, or under adverse circumstances that madeContinue reading “10 Powerful Lines from 10 Famous Speeches”
The Inca Empire was Defeated by Francisco Pizarro and just 168 Conquistadors
How could the massive Inca Empire have been conquered by Francisco Pizarro and just 168 Spanish conquistadors? Pizarro and his men were the first Europeans to make contact with the vast Inca Empire, high in the Andes Mountains. In less than a decade, the Spaniards defeated the entire Incan army, hundreds of thousands of warriors strong.
Anne Bonny, the Fierce, Forgotten, Female Pirate
Anne Bonny is one of the most famous female pirates of all time. She was known for her Irish red hair, fierce fighting skills and ruthlessness. Her exploits occurred during the notorious period known as the “Golden Age of Piracy.” During her time as a pirate, Anne proved herself an equal to any man onboard. She sailed, drank, swore and fought alongside her fellow male pirates. The mysterious circumstances of Anne Bonny’s ultimate fate, has only fueled modern stories of her adventurous life.
Podcast: 10 Forgotten Facts about the Women’s Suffrage Movement
August 2020 marked 100 years since women in the U.S. were finally given the right to vote. Though the Declaration of Independence in 1776 declared that all ‘men’ are created equal, the U.S. Constitution did not grant such equality to women.