In 1879, Thomas Edison had just perfected the world’s first practical light bulb and was in the middle of an all-out media blitz to bring attention to his new product. On New Year's Eve ...

In 1883 Swan teamed up with Thomas Edison of the USA, who also had just made a successful electric light bulb.

This made Edison's light bulb not only durable but also economical, and this was a crucial factor for mass usage. Thomas ...

At Menlo Park Edison led a comprehensive survey of filament materials, selecting carbonized bamboo for his first commercial electric light bulb. Adapted for the internet from “Thomas Edison, Chemist” ...