4.6K views · 79 reactions | One of the highlights of visiting the...

10K views · 60 reactions | When Thomas Edison started working on his wax cylinder phonograph in the late 19th century, music was not the first thing on his mind. In fact, he thought that his device might be used to create “talking books” that would help people who were visually impaired--and might even replace braille. Learn more from the #Distillations team. #DisabledAndSTEM #SciDis | Science History Institute | Facebook

12 reactions | Listen to history… literally! ️ During An Old Fashioned Evening in Old New Castle, explore displays and demonstrations of fascinating historical artifacts from our collection like this Edison Cylinder Phonograph! Sip, savor, and see history come alive!  Join us: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/newcastlehistoricalsociety/1864398 | New Castle Historical Society | Facebook

Sounds of the 1860s: listen to the earliest recordings known

Hear the ‘first’ recording of classical music – an astonishing 1888 performance of a Handel oratorio

The sound of a song in 1888 – listen to one of the earliest musical recordings known to exist