This presentation discusses the history and workings of internal combustion engines. It provides a timeline of important inventors, from the first working engine designed by Francois Isaac de Rivaz in 1807 to Otto and clerk's inventions of the two-stroke and four-stroke engines in 1876. The key components of an internal combustion engine are defined. The four strokes of the engine cycle - intake, compression, power, and exhaust - are explained in detail. Diesel engines are also briefly discussed as undergoing the same cycle but igniting fuel via compression instead of a spark plug. In conclusion, internal combustion engines have revolutionized modern life by powering machinery and vehicles.