Nonfiction
Radio in the 1632 Universe
The military and diplomatic radio situation in Europe at the end of the novel 1633 is a result of a unique combination of the authors' needs in the story line, the limitations imposed by the authors' choice of town to base Grantville on, and other historical accidents which left us with a wealth of some technologies and a dearth of others.
They've Got Bread Mold, So Why Can't They Make Penicillin?
The above is one of the more common questions asked by readers following the 1632 series, especially those who are interested in the subject of disease and medicine. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to the question.
Horse Power
The people of Grantville have been plunged into a world where horsepower literally means horse power.