Learned about these from the Diskworld book series. Wild when I found out they were real. Even more wild when I learned it provided the first example of a "man-in-the-middle" attack. Also, that "What Hath God Wrought?" image over the telegraph line would make for a great internet reaction image.
It’s fascinating how the Chappe Telegraph System’s towers revolutionized communication in France. Did you know that in chess, the ‘tower’ is actually called a rook? It’s the piece that moves in straight lines, much like how messages traveled across France’s telegraph towers.
Learned about these from the Diskworld book series. Wild when I found out they were real. Even more wild when I learned it provided the first example of a "man-in-the-middle" attack.
Also, that "What Hath God Wrought?" image over the telegraph line would make for a great internet reaction image.
It’s fascinating how the Chappe Telegraph System’s towers revolutionized communication in France. Did you know that in chess, the ‘tower’ is actually called a rook? It’s the piece that moves in straight lines, much like how messages traveled across France’s telegraph towers.
Man, this is so incredibly high-effort and interesting, it's criminal you don't get more exposure from the algorithm!
thank you! I'm glad you found it interesting