Civilizations. Illustrated Atlas of Discoveries and Inventions

This book is an excursion into the history of the most important inventions and discoveries that have defined the development of humanity. It presents the key achievements of science and technology—from ancient technological solutions such as the wheel and the plow to modern breakthroughs like artificial intelligence and genome editing. Each page of the publication marks a stopping point at a pivotal moment in scientific progress. You will learn how steam engines and quantum computers were created, how medicine and communication evolved, what materials and technologies fundamentally changed everyday life, military affairs, agriculture, and even the entertainment industry. Brief but quite comprehensive descriptions reveal the history of each invention, its significance, and its impact on society. With the use of modern augmented reality technologies, you can gain a wealth of additional information through 4D visualization and listening to engaging audio messages. This publication is not just a chronology of the emergence of new technologies, but an exploration of how science and ingenuity shape our reality. Thanks to it, you will be able to see familiar things as a chain of brilliant engineering solutions, each of which once seemed impossible. The book is suitable for everyone interested in the history of technology, scientific discoveries, and their role in our lives: schoolchildren, students, and curious readers who wish to understand how the modern world was formed.