Human Societies

  • Sewing Machine Makes an Appearance on the Runway

    Sewing Machine Makes an Appearance on the Runway
    The sewing machine was invented by Elias Howe in 1846. This invention contributed to the advancements in human society by providing humans with an easier way to make clothing, toys, etc.
  • The First Telephone is Here

    The First Telephone is Here
    Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone in 1876. This contributed to the advancements in human technology by making communication easier in society.
  • The First Machine to Record and Playback Sound

    The First Machine to Record and Playback Sound
    Thomas Edison invented the Phonograph; his favorite invention, in 1877. This contributed to advancements of human society by enabling humans with communication and the ability to hear their own voice.
  • The First Car Ever Manufactured

    The First Car Ever Manufactured
    Karl Benz invented the first car to operate on gasoline in 1885/86. This contributed to advancements in technology by providing a form of transportation for human society.
  • First Flashlight Shines Bright

    First Flashlight Shines Bright
    David Misell invented the first flashlight in 1899. This contributed to the advancements in human society by aiding humans in the dark or being useful in emergency situations.
  • First Airplane Flies In

    First Airplane Flies In
    The Wright Brothers invented the first airplane in 1903. This contributed to advancements in human society by increasing ways of travel and new jobs opening up.
  • First Assembly Line Assembled

    First Assembly Line Assembled
    Henry Ford is credited to have invented the assembly line in 1913. This contributed to advancements in human society by introducing a faster and efficient way to build/assemble products.
  • First Cellular Phone Call

    First Cellular Phone Call
    Martin Cooper made the first cellular phone call in 1973. This contributed to advancements in human society by making communication more well-known and attracting consumers into the product.
  • The Camera Takes the Red Carpet

    The Camera Takes the Red Carpet
    Johann Zahn is said to have created the first camera in 1685; and the first photograph was taken by Joseph NicePhore Niepce in 1814. The camera contributed to human society by introducing a new way to have fun and keep memories.
  • Stoplight Lights the Road Ahead

    Stoplight Lights the Road Ahead
    Lester Wire invented the first electric stoplight in 1912; following in 1914, the American Traffic Signal company installed the first traffic light system. This has contributed to human society by providing safe driving with red and green lights to stop and go.