Bedtime History
Eiffel Tower History for Kids
Learn about the construction and history behind Paris France's world-famous Eiffel Tower.
Bedtime History
World's Columbian Exposition | Chicago World's Fair For Kids
Learn about the Chicago World's Fair held in 1893.
Wonderscape
The Team Behind Thomas Edison: Debunking the Lone Genius Myth
Dive into the truth behind Thomas Edison's iconic status as an inventor. Explore the collaborative environment of his famous Menlo Park lab, the first industrial laboratory, which led to over 400 patents in six years. Discover the vital...
Wonderscape
Thomas Edison and the Light Bulb: Beyond the Myth
Unravel the true history behind the invention of the light bulb, a journey that goes far beyond Thomas Edison. Discover the early experiments with electricity by Ebenezer Kinnersley and Alessandro Volta's creation of an early battery....
Wonderscape
Thomas Edison: Myths and Reality
Discover the true story of Thomas Edison, beyond the myths of the lone genius. Learn about Edison's brief formal education, his self-driven learning, and the crucial role of his mother, a teacher. Examine the myth of his minimal sleep...
Wonderscape
Thomas Edison: The Wizard of Menlo Park and His Inventions
Delve into the life of Thomas Alva Edison, the renowned inventor born in 1847 Ohio. Discover his journey from a young entrepreneur to a legendary innovator with a record 1,093 patents. Uncover the truth behind Edison's inventions,...
Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 2 - Edison
Every phone line, traffic light or piece of office equipment owes a lot to the Big Idea of a man who lived in the 19th Century. During his lifetime Thomas Edison had more than one thousand big ideas, and was credited with more U.S...
Great Big Story
"Sound Pioneers: The Forgotten Journey from Phonautograph to Phonograph
Explore the untold tale of Edouard Leon Scott de Martinville, the inventor of the Phonautograph, and the unexpected revival of his recordings in the digital age.
Curated Video
Inventors and Innovators: Uncovering the Truth Behind Patents and Inspiration
This video explores the world of inventors and the process of innovation, showcasing individuals like Thomas Edison, James Dyson, Andrew Gordon, and Trevor Bayless. It challenges common misconceptions about inventors and highlights the...
Wonderscape
Shedding Light: The Evolution of Light Bulbs
Explore the inner workings and history of light bulbs in this insightful video. From Thomas Edison's pioneering design to modern LED bulbs, uncover how these devices transform electricity into light. The video explains the role of...
Wonderscape
Harnessing Power: The Story of Electricity Generation
Discover the fascinating journey of electricity generation in this concise video. From Michael Faraday's initial experiments with copper coils and magnets to modern hydroelectric turbines, learn how electric currents are created and...
Curated Video
The Inventor of the Light Bulb: Thomas Edison's Impact on Modern Technology
Thomas Edison, a brilliant inventor born in 1847, revolutionized the world with over 1000 big ideas during his lifetime. One of his most famous inventions is the practical light bulb, which he perfected by experimenting with different...
Curated Video
Electricity: Can’t Live Without It
Dr. Forrester identifies the changes that have occurred over time with electricity by describing how electricity has changed the way we live. She explains how electricity has become safer by researching inventions over the centuries.
Curated Video
A Shocking Discovery
Dr. Forrester examines the discovery of electricity by creating a timeline. She also shares information about Thomas Edison and his invention of the light bulb.
Curated Video
Technology – Good or Bad?
Dr. Forrester compares and contrasts the positive and negative effects of technology by recognizing such outcomes as inventions, efficiency, pollution, and replacement of jobs with robots.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Who Was Thomas Edison?
This video is answering the question of who was Thomas Edison.
Curated Video
Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell
Miss Palomine talks about the invention and evolution of the telephone. Her discussion includes Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, and how they were instrumental in developing the telephone.
Curated Video
Thomas Edison and the Lightbulb
Miss Palomine enters the classroom and finds it dark. She turns on the desk lamp. This begins the discussion of Thomas Edison, the light bulb, and the various uses of electricity in modern life.
Curated Video
Key Individuals of the Industrial Revolution
Key Individuals of the Industrial Revolution discusses the roles of key individuals in the fields of science and technology during the Industrial Revolution.
Curated Video
Edison reading Mary had a little lamb (1927) AUDIO
In this 1927 recording made by Thomas A. Edison at the Golden Jubilee of the Phonograph ceremony, he recalls the first words he spoke into the phonograph, a recital of the "Mary Had a Little Lamb" nursery rhyme. In his writings, Edison...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - New Jersey
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of New Jersey.
Curated Video
The Function and Evolution of the Light Bulb
This video provides a concise explanation of how a light globe, or light bulb, works. It discusses the invention and history of the light bulb, as well as the science behind its operation. Understand how electricity passes through a...
Curated Video
The Invention of the Phonograph
Thomas Edison, the man who invented the light bulb, also came up with the basic idea for how to record sound. He attached a needle to the diaphragm of a telephone receiver, which etched sound vibrations onto a quickly moving paper. This...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST, Advancing Innovation, Defining the Future
Video collage tracing innovative arcs as they pertain to human history and showing areas where NIST contributes to present and future innovative efforts.