This year the Wayback Machine turns 20! And we've been archiving web pages since 1996. Many don't realize that the Wayback Machine captures more than just screenshots! It's a complex set of tools. Our intern, University of Southern California computer science student Bridget Bell, lifts up the hood & gives you a look at how the #WaybackMachine actually works. Take it for a spin yourself: https://web.archive.org | Internet Archive

In the early days, connecting to the internet meant using a modem to dial into a network. This setup converted digital data into analog signals over phone lines, resulting in slow speeds, busy signals, and frequent disconnections. Early online services like bulletin boards and email were primitive but foundational. Footage source: ThamesTV #history #technology #80s #didyouknow #retro #reels #factsdaily #innovation #80saesthetic #80sstyle #throwback #oldschool #vintage #nostalgia #tech #historylo