Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Nikola Tesla was a man born of lightning and destined to illuminate the world, yet he died in a lonely hotel room, forgotten by the very civilization he helped build. From his childhood in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the legendary "War of the Currents" against Thomas Edison, this documentary explores the life of a visionary who saw the 21st century long before it arrived. We delve into his groundbreaking work with alternating current, his mysterious experiments at Wardenclyffe Tower, and his final, controversial designs for a "death beam" weapon that he believed could end all war. Discover the true story of the eccentric genius who prioritized the advancement of humanity over personal fortune, and why his radical ideas about wireless energy and global communication remain the foundation of our modern world.
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Nikola Tesla was a man born of lightning and destined to illuminate the world, yet he died in a lonely hotel room, forgotten by the very civilization he helped build. From his childhood in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the legendary "War of the Currents" against Thomas Edison, this documentary explores the life of a visionary who saw the 21st century long before it arrived. We delve into his groundbreaking work with alternating current, his mysterious experiments at Wardenclyffe Tower, and his final, controversial designs for a "death beam" weapon that he believed could end all war. Discover the true story of the eccentric genius who prioritized the advancement of humanity over personal fortune, and why his radical ideas about wireless energy and global communication remain the foundation of our modern world.
Welcome to Progress - the home of engineering marvels, space exploration and history's greatest inventions. From rockets that took us to the stars to the world's most advanced military vessels, we'll be bringing you world-class documentaries every week.
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
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