Ancient history

What inventions were created during queen reign?

Steam engine (1705)

* Invented by Thomas Savery

* First practical steam engine used to pump water out of mines

Barometer (1643)

* Invented by Evangelista Torricelli

* First scientific instrument to measure atmospheric pressure

Air pump (1650)

* Invented by Otto von Guericke

* First experimental vacuum pump

Microscope (1665)

* Invented by Robert Hooke

* First microscope capable of magnifying objects up to 300 times

Telescope (1608)

* Invented by Hans Lippershey

* First telescope capable of magnifying objects up to 20 times

Calculus (1665-1666)

* Developed by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz

* Mathematical system for studying change

Printing press (1455)

* Invented by Johannes Gutenberg

* First mechanical printing press

Gunpowder (13th century)

* Invented in China

* First explosive used in warfare

Compass (13th century)

* Invented in China

* First navigational instrument used to indicate direction

Paper (105 A.D.)

* Invented in China

* First material used for writing and printing