Marconi: unknown stories of the man who brought us wireless communication

Episode 8 September 30, 2021 00:20:26
Marconi: unknown stories of the man who brought us wireless communication
The Louder Than Words Podcast
Marconi: unknown stories of the man who brought us wireless communication

Sep 30 2021 | 00:20:26

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Show Notes

Listen to the latest episode of the Louder Than Words Podcast to discover the story of inventor and radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi. Essex historians are now helping uncover new materials in the Marconi archive and finding new ways to engage the community in their discoveries.

Professor Jules Pretty from the University of Essex and journalist Martha Dixon speak to historians and archivists about why this project is breaking new ground for archives and setting an example for others to follow.

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