The Baghdad Battery: Ancient Electricity or Historical Misunderstanding?

In the 1930s, archaeologists working near Baghdad, Iraq, unearthed something that continues to puzzle historians and scientists alike—a series of peculiar artifacts later named the Baghdad Battery. Consisting of terracotta pots, copper cylinders, and iron rods, these items sparked a fascinating debate: could ancient civilizations have harnessed electricity long before it was officially discovered? Today, we’ll journey back in time and attempt to unravel the … Continue reading The Baghdad Battery: Ancient Electricity or Historical Misunderstanding?