
First television broadcasts
The first television broadcasts, initiated in the 1930s and 1940s, marked the era when moving images and sound became accessible to the public via electromagnetic signals transmitted over airwaves. Early broadcasts were experimental and limited in range, often shown to small audiences or within specific regions. They used analog technology to convert visual information into electronic signals, which were then transmitted by radio waves to televisions connected to antennas. Over time, this technology evolved, leading to regular programming and the widespread adoption of television as a primary medium for entertainment, news, and information.