{"podcast":{"title":"Inventions of the Century","slug":"inventions-of-the-century-6722138","podcast_index_feed_id":6722138,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6036430/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/inventions-in-the-century-by-william-hen","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22bae40fed963b5abe01c66d62bc7936.jpg","author":"Audiobooks","episode_count":85,"summary":"http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free! The author, William Henry Doolittle, was an Expert and Patent Solicitor, Ex-Examiner in the Patent Office and Assistant Commissioner of Patents at Washington, Writer of Inventions, etc. He put together this collection to illustrate a period of remarkable advances in technology across the board. -","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T20:19:03.886840+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inventions-of-the-century-6722138"},"episode":{"title":"Catechism of Familiar Things; Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery-Anonymous","slug":"catechism-of-familiar-things-their-history-and-the-events-which-led-to-their-discovery-anonymous","published_at":"2026-08-15T09:00:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inventions-of-the-century-6722138/catechism-of-familiar-things-their-history-and-the-events-which-led-to-their-discovery-anonymous","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inventions-of-the-century-6722138","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/catechism-of-familiar-things-their-history-and-the-events-which-led-to-their-discovery-anonymous--73349422","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73349422/catechism_of_familiar_things_their_history_and_the_events_which_led_to_their_discovery_anonymous.mp3","summary":"\"Catechism of Familiar Things; Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery\" offers a fascinating exploration of everyday objects and the rich histories behind their invention and use. This anonymous work delves into the origins and significance of familiar items, shedding light on the events that led to their discovery. Its enduring appeal lies in the way it connects the past to the present, encouraging listeners to appreciate the innovations that shape our daily lives. As we navigate a world increasingly defined by technology and invention, this audiobook serves as a reminder of the stories and ingenuity that underlie the simplest things we often take for granted.","meta_description":"\"Catechism of Familiar Things; Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery\" offers a fascinating exploration of everyday objects and the ri…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":26328,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/inventions-of-the-century-6722138/episodes/catechism-of-familiar-things-their-history-and-the-events-which-led-to-their-discovery-anonymous/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inventions-of-the-century-6722138/catechism-of-familiar-things-their-history-and-the-events-which-led-to-their-discovery-anonymous.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}