Wednesday, June 5, 2013

New York filmed in color 1939

New York filmed in color 1939

Monday, April 22, 2013

World's oldest computer

This documentary investigates the Antikythera Mechanism, a computer-like device that may have been used to calculate the movements of stars and planets. It also highlights ancient inventors Archimedes and Ctesibius. The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient mechanical computer designed to calculate astronomical positions. It was recovered in 1900--1901 from the Antikythera wreck.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

The Cell Phone | INVENTORS | PBS Digital Studios

Forty years ago this month, Martin Cooper placed the first ever cell phone call. In this video he looks back on his invention and explains that cell phones have a long way to go before they reach their potential.

Friday, April 12, 2013

The 80s On A Rubik’s Cube

The 80s On A Rubik’s Cube

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

October 16, 1977 CBS commercials

October 16, 1977 CBS commercials - What were you doing this day?

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Google '99 - An 11-year-old's documentary

Shortly after I joined Google in 1999, my 5th-grade son asked if he could shoot a video at my office. His homework assignment was to introduce his younger brother to something new. This was the result. There was no one in the building but the 3 of us, and my son's camera technique was a bit raw, so it's likely of limited interest to anyone but our immediate friends and family, but you're welcome to take a look if you're curious.

Friday, March 8, 2013

The Story of Keep Calm and Carry On

A short film that tells the story behind the 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster. Its origins at the beginning of WWII and its rediscovery in a bookshop in England in 2000, becoming one of the iconic images of the 21st century.

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