Matt Bernico

Apr 3, 2024 | geezmagazine.org | Matt Bernico

In 1770, Wolfgang Von Kemplen, a brilliant inventor and member of Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa’s court, brought his newest technological marvel, the Mechanical Turk, to amuse and astound the Habsburg royalty. Von Kemplen constructed a clockwork robot, or automaton, that could play chess and best many of the chess masters of Europe.

Aug 30, 2023 | sojo.net | Matt Bernico

On the night of the 2016 presidential election, Jessica Reznicek, a Catholic Worker and water defender, began her “peaceful direct action campaign” against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Along with activist Ruby Montoya, they burned five pieces of heavy machinery in Buena Vista County, Iowa.

Jun 26, 2023 | sojo.net | Matt Bernico

Apr 30, 2023 | historynewsnetwork.org | Matt Bernico

Apr 30, 2023 | hnn.us | Matt Bernico