The Story of the Lightbulb – More Than Just Edison

We use them every day, rarely giving them a second thought. But before the world was bathed in electric light, nights were ruled by flickering flames and deep darkness. Who really invented the lightbulb? And how did this simple invention spark one of the most intense rivalries in history? In this episode of Memoirs of the Mundane, we uncover the untold story behind one of the most transformative technologies of all time.