EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 16 MIN
011 - Working the Line
from Story of the Atlantic Cable · host Sir Charles Bright
Discover the fascinating journey of the electric telegraph, a groundbreaking invention that transformed late 19th-century civilization alongside the railway and steamship. This narrative explores how harnessing electricity revolutionized human communication, profoundly impacting political, commercial, and social landscapes. Join us as we recount the remarkable tale of the Atlantic cable, which was laid beneath the ocean from Newfoundland to Ireland, forever changing the way the world connects. - Summary by modified from the introduction
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Discover the fascinating journey of the electric telegraph, a groundbreaking invention that transformed late 19th-century civilization alongside the railway and steamship. This narrative explores how harnessing electricity revolutionized human communication, profoundly impacting political, commercial, and social landscapes. Join us as we recount the remarkable tale of the Atlantic cable, which was laid beneath the ocean from Newfoundland to Ireland, forever changing the way the world connects. - Summary by modified from the introduction
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