The 1890's Timeline

  • Escalator

    Escalator

    Invented by Jesse W. Reno, the escalator is a moving staircase that helps people go up and down floors in buildings. It's really useful in places like malls and airports, making it easier to get around without using stairs.
  • Kinetoscope

    Kinetoscope

    Invented by Thomas A. Edison and William Dickson, the Kinetoscope was one of the first devices that could show moving pictures. It was the start of movies, allowing people to watch recorded videos for the first time.
  • Electric Stove

    Electric Stove

    Invented by Thomas Ahearn, the electric stove made cooking easier and safer by using electricity instead of wood or coal. It helped make kitchens cleaner and cooking more convenient.
  • Disel Engine

    Disel Engine

    Invented by Rudolf Diesel, the diesel engine is more fuel-efficient than gas engines, making it great for trucks, buses, and ships. It's an important invention for transportation and machinery.
  • Zipper

    Zipper

    Invented by Whitcomb L. Judson, the zipper made it easy to fasten clothes and bags quickly. It became an important part of everyday items like jeans, jackets, and luggage.
  • Wireless Telegraphy

    Wireless Telegraphy

    Invented by Guglielmo Marconi, his invention allowed messages to be sent wirelessly over long distances. This was the beginning of radio communication, leading to the development of modern radio and wireless technology.
  • X-rays

    X-rays

    Invented by Wilhelm Röntgen, X-rays allow doctors to see inside the human body without surgery. They are used to find broken bones, infections, and other medical issues.
  • Radioactivity

    Radioactivity

    Invented by Henri Becquerel, he discovered that some materials give off invisible energy called radioactivity. This discovery was important for science and medicine, helping with things like cancer treatment.
  • Electron

    Electron

    J.J. Thomson discovered the electron, a tiny particle that is part of every atom. This was a major breakthrough in understanding the structure of matter and led to many advancements in physics and technology.