Crash Course
Cinema, Radio, and Television: Crash Course History of Science
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...
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 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...
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: 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,...
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
That Changes Things
Mr. Griot teaches some common Greek and Latin affixes and root words and shows how using roots, prefixes, and suffixes affect the meanings of words.
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
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.
60 Second Histories
Roses of No Man's Land
A recital of a popular WW1 song which explains why nurses became known as the "Roses of No Man's Land"
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...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Truth About Thomas Edison and His Inventions
This video explores the myths surrounding Thomas Edison and his inventions, debunking the idea of him as a lone genius and highlighting the collaborative nature of innovation. It examines the truth behind Edison's education, sleep...
Wonderscape
Thomas Edison: The Inventor Who Changed the World
This video provides an overview of the life and inventions of Thomas Edison, highlighting his contributions to electric light, the phonograph, and motion pictures. It explores how Edison's innovative ideas and determination shaped the...
Bridgeman Arts
Re-enacted scenes of early recording studio. Demo of recording to members of public.
Clip 2 from Au Creux des Sillons. French language film about the history of sound recording made in 1958 with the help of Pathe-Marconi. Shows the process of manufacturing vinyl discs from studio recording to factory. Historical...
Bridgeman Arts
Historical re-enactment scenes of music production studio in the 1920s. Jazz band plays while producers record it onto vinyl. Filmed in 1958.
Clip 3 from Au Creux des Sillons. French language film about the history of sound recording made in 1958 with the help of Pathe-Marconi. Shows the process of manufacturing vinyl discs from studio recording to factory. Historical...
Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #29: Cinema, Radio, and Television
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 their...