They are not blog posts but it is a presentation of technical development that meets my standard.

james burke connections https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XetplHcM7aQ&pp=ygUXamFtZXMgY...

Tim Hunkin Secret Life of Machines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJlrbMHLBd4&list=PLtaR0lZhSy...

I have read plenty of blog posts that meet my standard. If I can think of one I will post it.