The History of the Magic Lantern The Henry Ford 2019-12-04 | Developed in the 17th century, the magic lantern allowed people to experience movie-like entertainment hundreds of years before cinema or photography existed.Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch astronomer, mathematician, and physicist in the 1650s, is credited with the invention of the magic lantern. Huygens projected images by using an optical lens, painted glass slides, and candlelight. Magic lantern slides would bring the world to life in projected images. Lantern slides ranged in theme from classic fairy tale stories like Cinderella and Puss in Boots to exotic landscapes and travel. Some projectionists even used slides of supernatural creatures that appeared in magic shows called "phantasmagorias." Magic lantern technology also saw many innovations. Lantern slides started out as static, hand-painted images, but they eventually became animated. The mechanical slides used layers of lever mechanisms and rotating glass discs to create motion. And with the onset of new lighting techniques like limelight, and eventually electricity, magic lantern projections became larger and brighter.While magic lantern shows were hugely popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, by the late 1800s, they could no longer compete with the cinema. However, they did remain popular for home use up until the 1920s.You can experience a magic lantern interpretation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," at Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village; select evenings in December.Visit our website to buy tickets for Holiday Nights: thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/holiday-nights-in-greenfield-village#thehenryford #holidaynights
Triceratops Timelapse The Henry Ford 2024-06-10 | Watch our team set up a 23.5-foot-long Triceratops on the museum floor!Learn more about "Dinosaurs in Motion" at THF.org/dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs are Here The Henry Ford 2024-06-10 | The dinosaurs are HERE … and they’ve attracted some interesting new visitors to the museum. Check out “Dinosaurs in Motion,” an exhibition of full-scale, interactive dinosaur sculptures, at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Free for members or included with museum admission, this exhibition is open now through Sept. 8. thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/dinosaurs-in-motion
The History of Off-Road Vehicles | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-06-07 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Matt Anderson, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the history of off-road vehicles.Follow the evolution of the Jeep: thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/expert-sets/107291Related Video: youtu.be/fBhLmZEayo4?si=xAsCoCtLrKqbxa4tVisit thf.org to learn more
Dinosaurs are Coming The Henry Ford 2024-06-06 | Something BIG is hatching at The Henry Ford. 🥚 “Dinosaurs in Motion” opens June 9! Learn about this limited-time exhibition at links.thf.org/4bEpw6J.
A Noninvasive Way to Harvest Honey | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-06-05 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Debra Reid, Curator of Agriculture at The Henry Ford, to learn more about a noninvasive way to harvest honey from beehives.Related Video: youtu.be/5lsbYZov0ik?si=fOr2jb8GETlNGliSVisit thf.org to learn more
The Worlds First Smart Ukulele | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-06-01 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Albert Lawrence meets with Victor Zhuang, International Sales Director at PopuMusic, to learn more about a smart ukulele.Related Video: youtu.be/5tyEhUWZjWw?si=uNmM4_Cp-djGDp2cVisit thf.org to learn more
Portable Cold Plunge Tub | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-31 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Ciaran Flanagan, Founder of Inergize Health, to learn more about a portable cold plunge tub. Related Video: youtu.be/EtlnCqEXeKs?si=ISBCyPqXACJHSXYUVisit thf.org to learn more
The Innovative Art of Lillian Schwartz | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-29 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Kristen Gallerneaux, Curator of Communications and Information Technology, to learn more about Lillian Schwartz.Related Videos:youtu.be/tL4ylNwMd30?si=EFxkTtdu_CPdRPbuyoutu.be/eUjYSUZP72k?si=kMXf9oHOz4t0lfEq Visit thf.org to learn more
When Auto-Tune Disrupted the Music Industry | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-25 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Associate Curator Saige Jedele to learn more about the disruptive invention of Auto-Tune.Related Video: youtu.be/pbfN5wWfYEA?si=y1pt8NV949Vh6WVLVisit thf.org to learn more
Platform Generating AI Video Avatars | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-24 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Victor Riparbelli, CEO & Co-Founder of Synthesia, to learn more about a platform generating AI videos.Related Video: youtu.be/W90_jQPgeJM?si=mz4jUjyYkw6Is9lWVisit thf.org to learn more
Wearable Device that Helps Regulate Body Heat | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-22 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Jax Tranchida meets with Sam Shames, Co-Founder & COO of Embr Labs, to learn more about the Embr Wave, a wearable that can help you feel warmer or cooler.Related Video: youtu.be/SxbkP-A5LTw?si=0t2rVhmV-7JgOJwsVisit thf.org to learn more
The History of Chandeliers | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-18 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Charles Sable, Curator of Decorative Arts at The Henry Ford, to learn more about chandeliers.Learn how Tiffany-style lighting became an American cultural icon: thehenryford.org/explore/blog/tiffany-glass-in-american-cultureRelated Video: youtu.be/cWxtpqxEgaI?si=2HKWrL0amtK5TLBCVisit thf.org to learn more
The Tech Legacy of Movie Star Hedy Lamarr | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-17 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Katherine White, Curator of Design at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the legacy of movie star Hedy Lamarr. Related Video: youtu.be/idkNLQq297w?si=SYUWEMuNTvj3QVi2Visit thf.org to learn more
Camping Off the Ground With a 2-Story Tent | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-15 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Harry Kim, CEO of Handy Bro Co., to learn more about camping in a 2-story tent.Related Video: youtu.be/Gwn6apPRED0?si=mcN8qQjtSKqDb5wAVisit thf.org to learn more
Hands-Free Luggage Cart | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-11 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Jax Tranchida meets with Igor Koshutin, CEO of HipStar, to learn more about a hands-free luggage cart.Related Video: youtu.be/-Gk9KUQBZAY?si=Hx-WTU2iORyfe6n-Visit thf.org to learn more
The Architecture of a 1750s Connecticut Farmhouse | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-10 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Jim Johnson, Director of Greenfield Village, to learn more about the Daggett Farmhouse.Discover how the Daggetts prepared for harsh winters: thehenryford.org/explore/blog/preserving-the-fruit-and-vegetable-harvest-at-daggett-farmRelated Video: youtu.be/PN_R-zVDh7Y?si=-TWpuncHT6Wcxqul
1918 Cadillac Type 57: World War I Survivor The Henry Ford 2024-05-08 | Trekking through the battlefront’s rough terrain and even sustaining a bullet hole traced to the Second Battle of the Marne, the service record of the 1918 Cadillac Type 57 is a testament to Cadillac's lasting legacy and involvement in U.S. military wartime efforts. Learn about the history of this particular Cadillac with Matt Anderson, curator of transportation at The Henry Ford; Casey Maxon, senior manager of heritage for the @HagertyDriversFoundation; and Marc Lassen, owner of the 1918 Cadillac Type 57.
When the Cell Phone Disrupted the World | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-06 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Marc Greuther, Chief Curator at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the disruptive invention of the cell phone.Related Video: youtu.be/PAFYLcvfr2U?si=JYPbGK1S1tMN82oRVisit thf.org to learn more
AI-Powered Sports Camera | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-04 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Albert Lawrence meets with David Lokshin, CEO and co-founder of Trace, to learn more about a sports camera that automatically highlights individual players. Related Video: youtu.be/AhRSkfZAcVQ?si=Var8u2pUc4X3gcYUVisit thf.org to learn more
Vacuum-Powered Home Laundry Chute | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-03 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Drew Henry, Founder of Laundry Jet, to learn more about an vacuum-powered home laundry chute.Related Video: youtu.be/NjWzfpwb5fc?si=trbPIVWpSRTmfg_tVisit thf.org to learn more
How Artist Jen Elek Evokes Emotion Through Bold Color and Glass The Henry Ford 2024-05-02 | In the summer of 2023, The Henry Ford welcomed internationally renowned artist Jen Elek to spend a week in the Greenfield Village Glass Shop. Jen brought her work of focusing on sculptural objects that display the material’s ability to reflect, magnify and represent bold color, to our Glass Shop. Here, she collaborated with our glassblowers to create objects demonstrating her unique approach to glassmaking. Hear from Jen about her experience at Greenfield Village in this video interview.
Women in Agriculture | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-01 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Debra Reid, curator of agriculture, to learn more about the role of women in farm work.Related Video: youtu.be/Nl_K0zKc2wc?si=6KN64updJa4o0lu8Delve further into life on Grace Mattox's farm: thehenryford.org/explore/blog/when-black-women-worked-from-homeVisit thf.org to learn more
The Disruptive Invention of Colorblind Glasses | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-27 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Katherine White, curator of design, to look back at the disruptive invention of colorblind glasses.Related: youtu.be/qoFkzeg7ugc?si=px4HE6UB_Xhm2uGLVisit thf.org to learn more
Tech for Tracking Childrens Growth | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-26 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Lucas King, Co-Developer of Magpie Tech, to learn more about smart technology for tracking children's growth.Related Video: youtu.be/Gnwc_T77jH4?si=8jOwRoueBoqpy_10Visit thf.org to learn more
How Artist Kelly ODell Examines Extinction Through Glass The Henry Ford 2024-04-25 | In the summer of 2023, The Henry Ford welcomed internationally renowned artist Kelly O’Dell to spend a week in the Greenfield Village Glass Shop. Kelly brought her work of examining species extinction, conservation and human impact on the natural world to our Glass Shop. Here, she collaborated with our glassblowers to create objects demonstrating her unique approach to glassmaking. Hear from Kelly about her experience at Greenfield Village in this video interview.
All-Terrain Balance Bikes for Kids | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-24 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Jax Tranchida meets with Ryan McFarland, Inventor of Strider, to learn more about all-terrain balance bikes for beginning riders. Related Video: youtu.be/SC7BsASDFr8?si=klaZYugMald6DhjDVisit thf.org to learn more
How Farmers Markets Brought Food to the Masses | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-20 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Debra Reid, curator of agriculture and environment at The Henry Ford, to learn more about farmers markets.Related Video: youtu.be/XQiaL2MYME4?si=jO8DF30sA_IsykDKVisit thf.org to learn more
Disrupting Transportation with Electric Cars | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-19 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Matt Anderson, curator of transportation at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the evolution of electric cars.Related Video: youtu.be/YaWCprim9Cw?si=5n2s9JrOR0LK7xlbVisit thf.org to learn more
A High-Tech Pillow to Curb Snoring | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-17 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Albert Lawrence meets with Behrouz Hariri, CEO of Nora, to learn more about the Smart Nora Snore Pillow. Related Video: youtu.be/qTZ-KCG9G6w?si=6SGe2twja4Io5xqeVisit thf.org to learn more
Paddleboard Powered by a Hydro Jet | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-13 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Joe Schulze and Cameron Barbeau, co-founders of Hydrojet, to learn more about an electric device to power your paddleboard.Related Video: youtu.be/NhAglD2Qh5M?si=qFY1AOfYiX3xnekKVisit thf.org to learn more
When Milk Changed the World | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-12 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Debra Reid to learn more about when milk changed the world.Learn more about Firestone Farm: youtu.be/zYjUYRRpfZY?si=NeQvLPcFhgVmvmJYExplore America’s most comprehensive dairy collection: thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/expert-sets/107166Meet Elsie, Borden’s famous “spokes-cow”: thehenryford.org/explore/blog/elsie-the-borden-cow-milk-s-marketing-miracle
The Wolves of Yellowstone National Park | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-10 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Debra Reid, curator of agriculture and the environment at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the impacts of Yellowstone's wolf recovery project. Take a look back at the full Yellowstone Wolves segment from season 2: youtu.be/CM4_8M0BpBc?si=xixdkWP-RD_3eLcvVisit thf.org to learn more
Hydrofoil Ferry Glides Above the Waves | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-06 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Gustav Hasselskog, CEO & founder of Candela, to learn more about ferries that glide above the waves.Related Video: youtu.be/OdbP_gVi590?si=uH08aF3pAS8S36hUVisit thf.org to learn more
Coral Resilience in the Face of Climate Change | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-05 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Adam Yamaguchi meets with Nia Walker, PhD., molecular ecologist at Coral Resilience Lab, to learn more about ocean coral engineered to withstand climate change. Related Video: youtu.be/OpZDzWgK84E?si=iUwogp-HEw6cDJhOVisit thf.org to learn more
What Are Industrial Locomotives? | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-04-03 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Matt Anderson, curator of transportation at The Henry Ford, to learn more about industrial locomotives.Related Video: youtu.be/KQd66DWKo9c?si=nYccIUNN98h-TDBlLearn more about the unsung hero of Greenfield Village's Railroad: thehenryford.org/explore/blog/1927-plymouth-gasoline-mechanical-locomotive
How Jamie Siminoff Disrupted the Doorbell Industry | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-30 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Jim Johnson, Director of Greenfield Village, to learn more about the disruptive invention of the video doorbell.Related Video: youtu.be/eyTALeuDOus?si=hdjDuYP34rbqb7ZVVisit thf.org to learn more
Touch-less Fingerprint Software for Your Smart Phone | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-29 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Albert Lawrence meets with Chase Hatcher, VP of tech & strategy at Telos Corp., to learn more about fingerprint technology for smartphones.Related Video: youtu.be/5jgVElAm2YM?si=KlhmylaPmanPpHBaVisit thf.org to learn more
Cameras that Uncover a Seals Deep-Water Diet | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-27 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Taiki Adachi, PhD, lead researcher at UC Santa Cruz to learn more about groundbreaking research of elephant seal diets and foraging habits.Related Video: youtu.be/rhydEBUCG3k?si=zGauDvEdm1OdbW5qVisit thf.org to learn more
The History of Mail Order Shopping | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-23 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Jeanie Miller, curator of domestic life at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the history of mail order shopping.Related Video: youtu.be/pdHtwZ6EBkIVisit thf.org to learn more
The Disruptive Invention of the Digital Camera | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-22 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca and Brian Wilson, senior manager of archives and library at The Henry Ford, sit down to discuss the disruptive invention of the digital camera. Related Video: youtu.be/cF9N8-7UCCo?si=bRzAece7a0IewyKpVisit thf.org to learn more
How the Subnado Underwater Scooter Works | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-20 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Dr. Anthony Duan, Chief Scientist at Waydoo, to learn more about an underwater scooter. Related Video: youtu.be/NhAglD2Qh5M?si=-qKElRw-Hfo7eLXuVisit thf.org to learn more
Table Tennis Training with a Robot | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-16 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Jax Tranchida meets with Richard Lee, President of Joola, and Tom Nguyen, Chief Marketing Officer at Joola, to learn more about a table tennis training robot. Related Video: youtu.be/-R09QykdRTc?si=7iP3xXTW7OwfKH0EVisit thf.org to learn more
Richard Byrds Controversial North Pole Expedition | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-15 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Matt Anderson, curator of transportation at The Henry Ford, to learn more about Richard Byrd's North Pole flight.Meet the explorers who first conquered Earth’s poles: thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/expert-sets/107146Related video: Ford Tri-Motor youtu.be/DiCYW7pbLjI?si=Fkrt0SGuaM7ZDCCGVisit our website at thf.org #TheHenryFord #InnovationNation
Womens History Month at The Henry Ford The Henry Ford 2024-03-14 | Join us at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and the Ford Rouge Factory Tour during Women’s History Month to explore the boundary-breaking achievements of American women throughout history. In March and throughout the year, discover how women entrepreneurs, inventors, innovators, movement leaders, record setters, and trail blazers, through actions both quiet and loud have changed — and continue to change — American society.Inspired by the past, how will you make your mark on the future?thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/women-s-history-month
Advice to Keep in Mind When Inventing | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-13 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, we get advice from past inventors featured on our show.Related video: A Teen Inventor, All Grown Up youtu.be/4iG_qveetMI?si=R1kC7Ul4kYSOoZb2Visit our website at thf.org #TheHenryFord #InnovationNation
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Fingerprint Locking Devices | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-09 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Albert Lawrence meets with Roberto Cabral, CEO and inventor of Benjilock, to learn more about a line of hybrid locking devices.Related video: How a Keyless Door Lock Works youtu.be/fGm6f4TIAL0?si=Y9MCL8BE5iklKbLDVisit our website at thf.org #TheHenryFord #InnovationNation
This Plane Helps Restock Lakes with Native Fish | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-08 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Jax Tranchida meets with Ted Hallows, fishery supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife, to learn more about a method of stocking fish from the air.Related video: Fishing Cannon youtu.be/NjWzfpwb5fc?si=j-LllIdTMGEK5ropVisit our website at thf.org #TheHenryFord #InnovationNation
Meet Glass Blowing Artist Ryan Thompson The Henry Ford 2024-03-08 | Meet Ryan Thompson, Greenfield Village Glass Shop lead and competitor on season four of the Netflix series Blown Away. Thompson was drawn to art and music at an early age, which led him to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Bowling Green University. He often compares glassmaking to performing in a musical ensemble: “Much like music, glassblowing is a universal language. Its techniques transcend culture and unite its practitioners from around the globe. Together, a group of skilled and focused artisans can work in near perfect harmony to achieve the shared goal of creating something beautiful.” You can see Thompson go up against nine other extraordinary artists on Blown Away, and you may be able to spot him working at the Glass Shop during your visit to Greenfield Village. #BlownAway @Netflix @BlueAntMedia instagram.com/ryanthompsonglassinstagram.com/blownawayseries
History of Serial Publications | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-03-06 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Sarah Andrus, librarian at The Henry Ford, to learn more about serial publications.See how magazines shaped the public image of President JFK and his family:thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/expert-sets/8434Related video: How Knowledge is Passed from Generation to Generation youtu.be/uw35zv1m5xc?si=UVp3MlD4ZkGoxu-OVisit our website at thf.org #TheHenryFord #InnovationNation
