278: France: The Mystery of Le Prince

The Rest Is History

• Episode: 278: France: The Mystery of Le Prince
• Website: The Rest Is History
• Feed URL: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/031c2dcb-c66c-42b5-819e-2452031fe4f9
• Duration: 00:30:50
• Published: 2022-12-10 03:00

In today's episode, Tom and Dominic explore the origins of the motion-picture camera, a device invented by "gentle giant" Louis Le Prince, who's œuvre spanned from working with pots and pans to photographing Queen Victoria or Gladstone. This history features mysterious disappearances, a jealous American competitor, Lancashire accents, and much more... Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:  @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices