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The history of television is a tale of flickering experiments that grew into a global storyteller. In the late 19th century, inventors chased the idea of transmitting moving images alongside sound.

Early breakthroughs came from figures like John Logie Baird and Philo Farnsworth, who developed mechanical and electronic systems in the 1920s. Baird demonstrated one of the first working televisions in 1926, while Farnsworth’s electronic approach laid the foundation for modern TV.

By the 1930s and 1940s, television began limited broadcasting, but it was after World War II that it surged into homes, especially in the United States and Europe.

The 1950s became television’s “golden age,” with live dramas, news, and variety shows capturing mass audiences. Color broadcasting emerged in the 1960s, transforming the viewing experience.

As technology advanced, television evolved from bulky cathode-ray tube sets to sleek flat screens. The late 20th and early 21st centuries introduced cable, satellite, and digital broadcasting, expanding channel choices dramatically. Today, smart TVs and streaming platforms have reshaped how people watch content, allowing viewers to choose what and when to watch.

From grainy black-and-white images to ultra-high-definition displays, television has become one of the most influential inventions in modern history, shaping culture, communication, and entertainment worldwide.

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By the 1930s and 1940s, television began limited broadcasting, but it was after World War II that it surged into homes, especially in the United States and Europe.

The 1950s became television’s “golden age,” with live dramas, news, and variety shows capturing mass audiences. Color broadcasting emerged in the 1960s, transforming the viewing experience.

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John (JC) Reardon: The Universal Curator

John Reardon (writing as JC Reardon) is a prolific Australian author and a foundational pioneer of the nation's technology sector. Often described as a "modern polymath," Reardon has transitioned from building the infrastructure of the digital age to documenting the vast breadth of human knowledge through an expansive bibliography that exceeds 200 titles.

A Legacy of Innovation

Before becoming a mainstay in Australian publishing, Reardon was a trailblazer in the tech industry. He founded one of Australia's first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and operated the country's first domain name provider. This deep-rooted expertise in complex systems—ranging from satellite technology to the inner workings of the internet—serves as the backbone for his contemporary writing on science and the future of AI.

The "Wikipedia with a Voice"

Reardon's literary approach is defined by his role as a knowledge aggregator. Rather than pursuing narrow academic specialization, he adopts the role of a "Universal Curator," mapping the continuous story of human civilization across several key pillars:

Military History: Detailed chronicles of the ANZACs, the Spitfire, and the Battle of Trafalgar.

Big Human Systems: Insightful explorations of global faiths and secret societies, including Buddhism, Islam, the Catholic Church, and the Freemasons.

Technology & Science: Accessible guides on Voyager, the evolution of the internet, and the trajectory of AI.

Myth & Folklore: Investigations into the Loch Ness Monster and the Illuminati.

Writing Philosophy

Utilizing an "overview + narrative" structure, Reardon focuses on accessibility, repackaging dense technical and historical data into digestible, story-driven guides for a general audience. His high-volume publishing model treats each book as a "compact portal," inviting the curious to explore a diverse array of subjects through the lens of a man who helped build the digital world they inhabit today.

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