MODERN MARVELS:TELEPHONE

The development of the telephone has changed the way we live, and how we communicate with each other. Here, The History Channel offers a look at the history of Alexander Graham Bell`s remarkable innovation, offering some startling insights into how the telephone became such a commonly used object. Among the revelations are facts and figures about Bell`s original design, and how he almost lost out in the race to patent his invention. Also included is a look at how the use of the telephone has developed over the years, especially in relation to the internet. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.