Modern Marvels Season 5 Episode 5
The Electric Light
Probably Thomas Edison’s best-known invention is the electric light. But the familiar light bulb is only the most obvious element of Edison’s accomplishment. He also created from scratch a delivery system for his light. His invention literally changed the world, putting the power of electricity at our fingertips. In 1878, Edison said: “The electric light is the light of the future. And it will be my light.” This is the story of how he and his team raced against competitors to make good his word.
5 - 20The Atlantic WallSep. 13, 1999- 5 - 19Statue of Liberty.Feb. 15, 1998
- 5 - 18Battlefield Engineering.Feb. 08, 1998
- 5 - 17American Steel: Built to Last.Jan. 18, 1998
- 5 - 16The Alaskan Oil PipelineJan. 01, 1998
- 5 - 15Deep Sea Exploration: Challenging The AbyssNov. 04, 1997
- 5 - 14International AirportsNov. 03, 1997
- 5 - 13Earthmovers: The Power to Move MountainsOct. 28, 1997
- 5 - 12NORAD: The War Game FortressOct. 27, 1997
- 5 - 11The Stock ExchangeOct. 26, 1997
- 5 - 10Forensic Science: The Crime Fighter's Weapon.Oct. 19, 1997
- 5 - 9RadarOct. 12, 1997
- 5 - 8Household Wonders.Oct. 05, 1997
- 5 - 7Great Towers in the SkySep. 28, 1997
- 5 - 6The PhonographSep. 22, 1997
- 5 - 5The Electric LightSep. 21, 1997
- 5 - 4Radio: Out Of Thin AirSep. 07, 1997
- 5 - 3Satellites.Sep. 01, 1997
- 5 - 2The Motion PictureAug. 24, 1997
- 5 - 1Polio VaccineAug. 17, 1997
