La World Radio Day, celebrated on February 13, is an opportunity to reflect on the impact of this means of communication on the history of the world.
This celebration, established by UNESCO, highlights the importance of radio in promoting freedom of expression and intercultural dialogue.
La radio It has evolved over the years, from the pioneering discovery of the Italian Guglielmo Marconi to current digital technologies, maintaining its centrality as an accessible and inclusive medium.
The story: Marconi and his discovery
In 1895 the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi He was already able to reach distances of about 2 km, and the following year he applied for a patent for radiotelegraphy. In 1898 the distances increased to about 100 km, and in 1902 he made the first transmission across the Atlantic Ocean. This is considered the birth of radio.
In Italy, there are numerous museums dedicated to the history of radio, such as the Rai Radio Museum in Turin, which tell this fascinating evolution. The museum, with free admission, is open every day except Tuesday and organizes guided tours for groups of people.
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