Internet History

Uncover the untold, riveting saga of the internet's evolution from a military experiment to a global phenomenon that reshaped humanity.

Doug Turner: The Unsung Hero of Mozilla's Rise

Vince Vanguard

Doug Turner's pivotal contributions to Mozilla's Firefox browser revolutionized the internet by promoting open source innovation, user privacy, and competition against tech giants.

The Internet's Unsung Pioneer: Scott Yanoff

KC Fairlight

Learn about Scott Yanoff's pivotal role in the early internet era with his influential Yanoff List, a precursor to modern search engines that democratized online information access.

The Rise and Fall of iVillage: A Digital Community Pioneer

KC Fairlight

This article examines the pioneering role of iVillage in creating online communities for women and its eventual decline in the face of evolving digital landscapes.

The Infamous Duo Who Spammed the Internet Before It Was Cool

KC Fairlight

Learn about Laurence Canter and Martha Siegel, the pioneering yet controversial figures in digital marketing who sparked the first major spam debate on the early internet.

The Enigmatic Daniel Brandt: A Digital Privacy Pioneer

Martin Sparks

Daniel Brandt, a digital privacy pioneer, challenged the power of search engines and online platforms over personal data with innovations like Scroogle and Wikipedia Watch.