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...

Thomas Edison often gets credit for the invention of the light bulb, but a good argument can be made that they were around centuries earlier in the form of barometric light. <br/>

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...

Movies didn't always look like they do now. There was a period (kind of a problematic one) where movies transitioned from short novelties to big, epic, feature films. That's our focus this week as Craig talks to us about the birth of the...

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...

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.

Next stop on our tour of engineering’s major fields: electrical engineering. In this episode we’ll explore the history of telecommunications, electric power and lighting, and computers. We’ll introduce topics like magnetism, electrical...

Radio, Cinema, and Television have been staples in news coverage, entertainment, and education for almost 100 years. But... where did they all come from? Who started what and when and why? In this episode, Hank Green talks to us about...

As cinema started to take off, things like "single viewer" devices weren't going to cut it as the medium advanced. In this episode of Crash Course Film History, Craig talks to us about the Lumiere brothers, their invention of the...

Hank brings us the tale of the bizarre and eccentric genius with the crazy eyes who spent his life increasing awesome wherever he went, and contributed in some way to pretty much every cool invention you can think of. Nikola Tesla spoke...

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.

Thanks to The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in partnership with American Express, for sponsoring this video celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service! Now through July 5th, you can help your favorite park win an...

Thomas Edison is remembered as one of America’s greatest inventors—but his path to success was filled with failure. Before the light bulb worked, it failed over 1,000 times. His early businesses struggled, and some of his inventions...

Meet Thomas Edison, the inventor who lit up the world—literally! Known for creating the first long-lasting light bulb, Edison also helped invent the phonograph and early motion pictures. He had over 1,000 patents and believed that hard...

This video provides a brief history of the invention of the light bulb, focusing on the contributions of Thomas Edison and Louis Latimer. It highlights how Edison's invention revolutionized lighting by using a filament to generate heat...

Exploring Los Angeles, USA:Our journey concludes in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, where dreams become reality amidst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Stroll along the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, adorned with over 2,000 stars...

In this video, Nova takes children on an adventure to the early days of movies. They learn about Thomas Edison and his invention of the Kinetoscope, as well as the Lumiere brothers and their Cinematograph. The video also explores the use...

Cómo se enfrentaron Edison y Tesla -famosos inventores del siglo XIX- por una cuota del mercado eléctrico americano y hasta dónde fueron capaces de llegar por hacerse con ella.
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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...

Learn about Thomas Edison, the American inventor of the lightbulb and many other modern technologies.

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...

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...

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...

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...