Horsepower: James Watt and the Transition from Horse to Steam
310821 How much power is there in a horsepower, where does the term come from, and how did it become the most common way of talking about the power of a car engine? In fact the history of horsepower begins in the 18th century, and with a man whose name has become synonymous with a measurement of power - James Watt. It is history that deserves to be remembered.
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar:
https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campaign=BowtieLove&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=LanceGeiger
All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram.
Find The History Guy at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryGuyYT/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryGuy
Please send suggestions for future episodes: Suggestions@TheHistoryGuy.net
The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered is the place to find short snippets of forgotten history from five to fifteen minutes long. If you like history too, this is the channel for you.
Subscribe for more forgotten history: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sEmXUuWIFlxRIFBRV6VXQ?sub_confirmation=1.
Awesome The History Guy merchandise is available at:
https://teespring.com/stores/the-history-guy
Script by JCG
#history #thehistoryguy #Horsepower
-
14:47
Archive of The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered
5 months agoUSS Jamestown and the Great Famine
322 -
7:00
Hannah Barron
20 hours agoWe Ran Out of Gas!
19.2K29 -
21:04
MYLUNCHBREAK CHANNEL PAGE
20 hours agoThe Old World Fire Games - Chapter 3 (Cleveland, Ohio)
12.8K23 -
6:17:37
Akademiks
15 hours agoMeg Thee Stallion caught in a FREEK OFF? Drake won over Kendrick by default? Kanye? Ne-yo
59.1K19 -
1:40:17
shaneyyricch
15 hours agoPERMANENTLY BANNED ON YOUTUBE - LETS RUMBLE
60.5K104 -
13:05
Space Ice
1 day agoRoad House 2024 Is So Bad Conor McGregor Isn't Even A Top 10 Reason - Worst Movie Ever
73.2K93 -
22:37
JoBlo Originals
1 day agoWhat Happened to ROB REINER?
78.9K151 -
13:45
Adam Does Rants
1 day agoGoing To The Dentist Sucks! - RANT
95K27 -
1:12
bostonbeaman
1 day agoBe a Man: In Laws (6 pack)
51.2K7 -
7:49
Tactical Advisor
1 day agoBest Security Device - Simtek
61.8K12