Thomas Edison didn’t invent the light bulb—but here’s what he did do. With more than a thousand patents to his name, the legendary inventor's innovations helped define the modern world.

Edison Light Bulb, 1879 Thomas Edison used this carbon-filament bulb in the first public demonstration of his most famous invention—the light bulb, the first practical electric incandescent lamp. The ...

Thomas Edison told journalists they would each receive a brief, private demonstration of the new light bulb’s capacities. They could marvel at what he had achieved before he swiftly ushered them ...

In 1878, Thomas Edison — already an internationally famous inventor in his early 30s, set out to create an incandescent light bulb that provided enough light to illuminate a home but would last ...

Thomas Edison's incandescent light bulb, patented in 1880, made electric lighting practical, affordable, and long-lasting. It completely transformed homes, cities, and industries worldwide, going ...

Inspired by Thomas Edison’s commercial success of the patented light bulb in the late 19th century, Edison light bulbs today feature an internal filament housed within a clear bulb.

EDISON – This summer, when the monument to Thomas Alva Edison on Christie Street reopens after two years of renovations, a small but symbolically significant change will take place. The 14-foot ...

With an industrial look and durable design, the modern Edison light bulb is a popular choice when it comes to lighting spaces in the home, whether adorning a bathroom vanity, illuminating a ...

Thomas Edison’s original patents surrounding the light bulb and an archive of 37 original British Patent Letters related to the incandescent lamp have been sold at auction for US$75,000.

With an industrial look and durable design, the modern Edison light bulb is a popular choice when it comes to lighting spaces in the home, whether adorning a bathroom vanity, illuminating a ...

Thomas Edison didn’t invent the light bulb—but here’s what he did do. With more than a thousand patents to his name, the legendary inventor's innovations helped define the modern world.