Tech Over Time

By grant321!
  • Wheel
    3500 BCE

    Wheel

    The story begins around 3,500 BC in Mesopotamia with the invention of the wheel.
  • Emerge of Chariot
    3000 BCE

    Emerge of Chariot

    3000 BCE: The emergence of the chariot in Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. These were lightweight, two-wheeled vehicles used primarily for warfare and ceremonies.
  • Horse Collar
    801

    Horse Collar

    9th Century: Invention of the horse collar in China/Europe, allowing horses to pull five times more weight than the previous neck-choking yokes.
  • Comfort
    1300

    Comfort

    1300s: Carriages begin to use suspension systems made of leather straps or chains, significantly improving rider comfort.
  • Passenger Vehicles
    1555

    Passenger Vehicles

    1555: Passenger vehicles first appear in England.
  • Carriage Era

    Carriage Era

    1600s: The "Carriage Era" begins as vehicles become status symbols for the elite. The Hackney carriage (early for-hire taxi) is introduced in London around 1600.
  • Steel Springs

    Steel Springs

    1625: A patent is granted for the first steel springs for carriage bodies.
  • Big Weight

    Big Weight

    1700s: The Conestoga Wagon is introduced to North America, capable of hauling up to 12,000 pounds.
  • Decline

    Decline

    1908: The introduction of the Ford Model T begins the rapid displacement of horse-drawn vehicles.