The Dawn of the Electrical Age 1600 - 1800
Ever wonder why your socks stick together when they come out of the dryer?
In BC 600, the ancient Greeks were also wondering about the mystery of electricity and what causes those bright flashes of ight in the fur cloth they used to polish jewelry. For the next 2000 years, electricity is believed to ba a "magic power" originating from a divine source. Then during the Age of Enlightenment in 18th century Europe, the rebirth of logic and reason inspire curiosity and new questions about the natural world. Innovative thinkers like Benjamin Franklin eagerly explore electricity, pioneering original and often dramatic experiments to find out more. Old Explanations and fears are slowly overcome as thinkers around the globe uncover exciting information about the nature of electricity. A world of possibilities is born! |