Science, Stories and the Cultural Imagination
Award-winning author and former Professor of Science Communication, exploring the connections between science, history and popular culture
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The Science of History
By Mark Brake and Benjamin Bryant
Explore the science behind centuries of human ingenuity—from the ancient Romans to pirates, Vikings, cowboys and samurai. A journey through the inventions and discoveries that helped shape our world.
Author. Science Communicator. Cultural Explorer.
Mark Brake is an award-winning writer and former Professor of Science Communication. He has communicated science through film, television, print and radio across five continents, working with organisations including NASA, the BBC, the Royal Institution and Seattle’s Science Fiction Museum.
The author and co-author of over thirty books, Mark explores the places where science meets history, storytelling and popular culture—from space and astrobiology to science fiction, James Bond, Doctor Who and The Beatles.
The Difference Engine
The Difference Engine is Mark Brake’s Substack publication, exploring the strange connections between science, history, popular culture and science fiction. From The Beatles and James Bond to space exploration and imagined futures, Mark brings the curiosity and wit of his books to regular essays for inquisitive readers.
Read The Difference Engine by Mark Brake.
