Granville T. Woods was a pioneering inventor with nearly 60 patents to his name.Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images Granville T. Woods was one of the most prolific Black inventors in the ...

The Edison Festival of Light began in February 1938 as a way to honor Fort Myers' most famous winter resident, Thomas Edison. Eighty eight years later, the festival is back and still going strong.

The Edison Fest parades pack downtown Fort Myers with smiling spectators. But there’s more to the festival than just floats ...

Thomas Alva Edison is possibly one of the most famous inventors in human history. Over the course of his life, he registered nearly 1,100 patents in the United States across a wide range of fields.

Thomas Edison was a famous American inventor. He contributed greatly to modern technology. Edison held many patents and created the first industrial research lab. His quotes offer wisdom on innovation ...

According to new research from Rice University, while Edison’s goal was simply to create a longer-lasting electric lamp, the ...

Name any common electrical or entertainment device from before 1920 and there's a good chance Thomas A. Edison invented it. But there's also a chance that Edward H. Amet invented it, too. Indeed, Amet ...

Explore three homes in Louisville's historic Butchertown, including Thomas Edison's former residence, a 'shantyboat' house, ...