The Moment Communication Went Global

The video explores the evolution of communication from the mid-19th century, focusing on the invention of the electric telegraph and the ambitious project led by Cyrus West Field to lay a transatlantic cable. This achievement revolutionized global communication, reducing message delivery time from weeks to seconds. Despite initial failures, the successful connection between Newfoundland and Ireland marked a new era of instant communication. The video also highlights the legacy of this innovation, leading to today's extensive undersea cable networks that support global data traffic.

How did the successful completion of the transatlantic cable impact communication between Europe and the Americas?

In what ways has the technology of undersea cables evolved since the first transatlantic cable was laid?