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Marconi's legacy

A look at the story behind Guglielmo Marconi's success and his continuing legacy

A look at the story behind Guglielmo Marconi's success and his continuing legacy. Guglielmo Marconi's success in inventing the technical possibility of waves that move through the air in December 1901 was one of the greatest achievements of the 20th Century. What is the story behind his success and what is his legacy?

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