Published inBC DigestIBM: How a Saloon Piano Gave Birth to Your ComputerWhen was the last time you thought about IBM? Probably a long time ago, and that’s understandable. As far as companies go, IBM could…Nov 27, 2019Nov 27, 2019
Published inBC DigestThe Rise of YouTube: From Cat Videos to Global AdvertisingThe modern world works in video, from news reports to education, reaction gifs and just laughing at people injuring themselves. And all of…Nov 27, 2019Nov 27, 2019
Published inBC DigestHudson’s Bay Company: From Fur Trading to RetailWhen you think of department stores, you probably think of elevator music and holiday sales. You probably don’t think of frontier warfare…Nov 27, 2019Nov 27, 2019
Published inBC DigestChanel — From Fashion to FascismYou know her as the embodiment of French high fashion, but Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel has more hidden in her past than she would have…Oct 14, 2019Oct 14, 2019
Published inBC DigestHere’s Why Your Cup of Coffee Will Cost $25With 400 billion cups served and enjoyed every year, there’s a chance that you’re drinking coffee right now. As you sip your delicious…Oct 12, 2019Oct 12, 2019
Published inBC DigestHow Ford Built America — The Man Behind The AutomobileHenry Ford, one of the most influential American industrialists. Through his company, Henry transformed American life. And in this post…Oct 12, 20191Oct 12, 20191
Published inBC DigestThe Rebirth Of Microsoft — How Satya Nadella Saved It (Or Did He?)Microsoft today is a company on the rise, with its reach ever-expanding into new industries. But less than a decade ago, Microsoft had a…Oct 12, 2019Oct 12, 2019
Published inBC DigestHow Amazon (Legally) Pays $0 In TaxesAmazon, the second biggest employer in America behind only Walmart. Not only has Amazon elevated Jeff Bezos to the top of the world’s…Oct 12, 2019Oct 12, 2019
Published inBC DigestHow Volvo Missed Out On Owning Norway’s OilVolvo: the once venerable titan of the Swedish auto industry that is now playing catch up with the rest of the world. There is a little…Oct 12, 2019Oct 12, 2019
Published inBC DigestRuins to Riches How Vespa Took Off from Post-WW2 ItalyVespa: the stylish Italian scooter that can be found in any corner of the world. What might surprise you is that Vespa’s origin comes…Oct 12, 2019Oct 12, 2019