Before electric lights became ordinary, the wealthy treated them like jewels—and sometimes installed an entire coal-powered generator just to show them off. Settle in for a gently humorous journey through the first electric lights of the Victorian and Gilded Ages, from Thomas Edison’s glowing bulbs to J.P. Morgan’s noisy private power plant on Madison Avenue.
Discover how early electric lighting transformed grand homes, confused servants, rattled neighbors, and shared chandeliers with gas fixtures. This calm, long-form history narration blends everyday details and lighthearted storytelling for listeners curious about Victorian life, the history of electricity, and Gilded Age luxury. Enjoy it as bedtime listening, relaxing history for sleep, or quiet background listening.
