History's Greatest Moments

Edison vs. Tesla: The War of the Currents

14 min · 18 jul 2026
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In the 1880s, two brilliant inventors waged a ruthless public battle that would electrify the world—literally. Thomas Edison championed direct current while Nikola Tesla backed alternating current, and their clash involved everything from propaganda campaigns to electrocuting elephants. The winner of this 'War of the Currents' would determine how electricity flows through every wire in your home today.

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