Invention of the Phonograph
Transmission of sound electronically through the telephone came (oddly) before acoustical recording of sound via the phonograph. Electrical transcription of sound and playback on phonograph records...
View ArticleA Look Into the Past - Thomas Edison
Details various parts of Thomas Edison's life including the creation of the first lightbulb. Great descriptions and pictures. THis appears to be a student-made project. Run time 04:11.
View ArticleThomas Edison The Inventor, Part 1
A cartoon presentation of Thomas Edison’s invention of the Dictaphone. Run time 02:20.
View ArticleACTUAL Footage of Thomas Edison Talking About the Lightbulb
The video is difficult to understand and it appears 'stretched' but this is ACTUAL footage of Thomas Edison talking about the development of his light bulb!
View ArticleThomas Edison: A Life of Invention
"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration" -- Thomas Edison The life of Thomas Edison is a true "rags to riches" story. Through hard work and determination, he helped in...
View ArticleThomas Edison's Incredible Talking Machine
In this video clip, see (and hear) how the first phonograph recording, on a tin foil spool, earned Edison the nickname "The Wizard of Menlo Park.” (4:11)
View ArticleThomas Edison and the Electric Light
When Thomas Edison sought to perfect the electric light, he had to create a complete electrical system to make it practical. In this video clip, learn more about Thomas Edison and the electric light....
View ArticleThomas Edison: Movie (and Talkie!) Pioneer
With films of Annie Oakley shooting, cats boxing and Frankenstein, Edison and his team were pioneers in early motion pictures. In this video clip, learn more about Thomas Edison and his inventions. (4:30)
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