World History Moment: Birthday Of Radio
World History Moment: Birthday Of Radio
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After Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi realized he could use invisible waves to send electrical signals, he applied for a grant and a patent. Upon hearing his claims, one government official said he should be sent to an insane asylum.
Historian John Schmidt tells us how Marconi proved it could happen — and how that lead to the radio we know today.