Radiant History

Every year, as the anniversary of September 11 approaches, New York City becomes home to a poignant and breathtaking art installation known as Tribute in Light. This powerful tribute, which consists of 88 searchlights arranged

The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy, has stood proudly on Liberty Island (formerly know as Bedloe’s Island) since its dedication on October 28, 1886. Gifted by France to the United States,

Nestled in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, GE’s NELA Park campus is a remarkable blend of history and innovation. This sprawling, picturesque campus has been a cornerstone of General Electric’s Lighting Division and has played a pivotal

In the realm of lighting industry history, few stories are as intriguing and controversial as that of the Phoebus Cartel. This secretive alliance of major light bulb manufacturers in the early 20th Century not only

The Hollywood sign is an iconic symbol of the entertainment industry and a testament to the allure of the bright lights and celebrity of “Tinsel Town.” 

Perched on the hills of Hollywood, this monumental structure has

There are very few objects that captivate the imagination for a specific date and place each year like the famous ball drop at the “crossroads of the world” on New Year’s Eve. 

Throngs of people crowd

Oh, the weather outside is frightful… but the sparkling lights are so delightful! As the air turns crisp and the first flakes of winter start to fall, homes and cities around the world begin to

Named after its inventor Thomas Edison, the Edison Screw Base was patented in 1881 and became the most popular light bulb base in America.

The base is a right-hand threaded metal base which screws into matching

Reunion Tower, also known locally as "The Ball," was completed on February 2, 1978, and instantly transformed the Dallas skyline - especially at night thanks to its 130 watt incandescent light bulbs that encircled the

Sir William Ramsey, a pioneering chemist and Nobel laureate, is often hailed as the father of noble gases. His groundbreaking work in isolating and characterizing these unique elements revolutionized the field of chemistry and solidified