SciShow
10 Discoveries Made in National Parks
You might think of national parks as a nice place to see a geyser, or a big ol’ canyon, but over the past 100 years, US national parks have produced some of the biggest, oldest, deepest, and creepiest discoveries that have been made in...
SciShow
The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions
Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb? I mean... kind of... but also... no. Every great, world-changing invention is the culmination of efforts by dozens or hundreds of people, spanning decades or centuries.
TED Talks
Russell Foster: Why do we sleep?
Russell Foster is a circadian neuroscientist: He studies the sleep cycles of the brain. And he asks: What do we know about sleep? Not a lot, it turns out, for something we do with one-third of our lives. In this talk, Foster shares three...
Crash Course
The First Movie Camera: Crash Course Film History
After serial photography became a thing, it wasn't long before motion pictures started to develop. And, at the front of that development was Thomas Edison, who you may know as an inventor and business person. In this episode of Crash...
Crash Course
Georges Melies - Master of Illusion: Crash Course Film History
After the Lumiere brothers and Thomas Edison got the ball rolling with Vaudeville acts and Actualites, the time was coming for movie magic and fiction to make an appearance. The time was coming of filmmakers like Georges Melies and Alice...
Crash Course
Electricity: Crash Course History of Science
The study of electricity goes all the way back to antiquity. But, by the time electricity started to become more well known, a few familiar names started to appear. Edison, Galvani, and a few others really changed the way the world worked.
Curated Video
War of the Currents
The battle between famous 19th century inventors Edison and Tesla for a slice of America's electricity market, and the lengths they went to in order to secure it. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Thomas Edison...
Bedtime History
Nikola Tesla For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about one of the geniuses of the electrical age, Nikola Tesla.
Wonderscape
Thomas Edison and the Invention of the Long-Lasting Light Bulb
Learn how Thomas Edison revolutionized electric lighting by creating a long-lasting incandescent light bulb with a carbonized bamboo filament. Discover how Edison built the first commercial power station in New York City and how his...
Wonderscape
Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park and the Invention of the Phonograph
Explore Thomas Edison’s achievements at Menlo Park, including his groundbreaking invention, the phonograph. Learn how Edison improved the telephone with the carbon transmitter, and how his "talking machine" earned him the nickname, the...
Wonderscape
The Early Life of Thomas Edison
Learn about the early years of Thomas Edison, from his childhood in Ohio and Michigan to his fascination with mechanical inventions. Discover how his early experiences as a telegraph operator shaped his passion for innovation and led to...
Wonderscape
The Later Years and Lasting Impact of Thomas Edison
Discover Thomas Edison’s later inventions, including the motion picture camera, the kinetograph, and the alkaline storage battery. Learn how he collaborated with William Dickson to revolutionize the way we experience film and how his...
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
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...
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...
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...