How Thomas Edison Jr. Shamed the Family Name
Asked to evaluate his son's abilities as an intellectual, the elder Edison said that he was, “absolutely illiterate, ...
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‘Astonished and somewhat terrified’ – Victorians’ reactions to the phonograph
Hear echoes of the Victorian age, captured in some of the world’s first audio recordings, in this video essay on the ...
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This Week In History: Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 ‘Black Maria’
Hello, and welcome back to This Week in History! Writing this column always feels like an adventure, especially after returning from nearly a two-month break.
NAMM 2025 honors Jack White at TEC Awards and here’s what he said (and played)
The rock musician who also founded Third Man Records and Third Man Hardware also rocked out the TEC Awards on Thursday with a ...
This Murdoch Mysteries prop master makes incredible inventions from household items
Another of Grant's memorable creations is Murdoch's lie detector. A blend of historical inspiration and modern creativity, ...