The fear of darkness is deeply ingrained in humans, prompting the invention of various light sources over time, from campfires to modern light bulbs. The story of the lightbulb begins in 1802 and is more complicated than what you were taught in school. From voltaic batteries to controversial business practices, here’s the whole story of the lightbulb. | Interesting Engineering

Who made the first lamps?│Lighting through the Ages, with Laurent Chrzanovski