/oss/taxonomy/term/7308/all en /oss/article/history-general-science/faraday-dickens-and-lighthouses <p>I have a longstanding fascination with Victorian arts and sciences. It was the era when Darwin published the “Origin of the Species,” Perkin synthesized dyes, Lister introduced antiseptic surgery, Conan-Doyle and Charles Dickens thrilled audiences with the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Oliver Twist. It was also the time when Michael Faraday laid the foundations for the practical use of electricity.</p> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:18:13 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 9771 at /oss