Welcome to ‘Live from the CodeBar’, recorded from the code themed bar of Fenwood Manor. On this show we will talk about Morse Code, starting with the life of its wacky creator Samuel Morse to the invention of the telegraph and finally how the code was developed and its uses which still have a place in popular culture.
CodeBar Cocktail
The Telegraph Cider
Ingredients
· 3 Oz Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider
· 1.5 Oz Dark Rum
· 0.5 Oz Toasted Marshmallow Syrup
*Toasted Marshmallow Syrup*
· 1 Cup Water
· 1 Cup Sugar
· 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
· 8 Large Marshmallows
Combine sugar and water in a pot. Bring the water to a boil and make sure all sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer. Put marshmallows on a skewer and toast them until they are slightly burnt on a stove burner or with a lighter. Add the toasted marshmallows to the simmering syrup and stir until they are all dissolved. Turn off heat and allow to cool. Strain the mixture with a fine strainer, leaving just the syrup, stir in the vanilla extract and store in the fridge until needed.
Directions:
Add the Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider, the Dark Rum and the toasted Marshmallow Syrup over ice. Stir and top with a toasted marshmallow on a stick.
Books
“Samuel Morse” By Mona Kerby
“Lightning Man: The Accursed Life of Samuel F.B Morse” By Kenneth Silverman
Websites
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Morse
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Samuel-F-B-Morse
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/morse-demonstrates-telegraph
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah_Denton
https://www.wired.com/2012/01/british-pow-uses-morse-code-to-stitch-hidden-message-during-wwii/
https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/7-killer-songs-that-use-morse-code/