Scientific American Supplement, No. 467, December 13, 1884

"Scientific American Supplement, No. 467, December 13, 1884" by Various is a journal issue offering a snapshot of late 19th-century scientific and technological progress. The collection of articles starts by showcasing the architectural marvels of new educational institutions like the Technical High School in Berlin and the University of Strassburg, before shifting its focus to groundbreaking ideas like a lecture from Sir William Thomson that starts to unravel the mysteries behind the wave theory of light, effectively setting the stage for an exploration into the scientific concepts and educational advancements that captured the widespread interests of the time, specifically the era's pursuit of understanding light and innovations in engineering and educational design.