On March 24, 2026, YouTube channel The Long Shadow released the nearly two-hour documentary “Nikola Tesla – The Genius Who Lit the World and Died With Nothing.” The film walks through Tesla’s most documented milestones — his alliance with George Westinghouse, the War of Currents, the 1893 World’s Fair demonstrations, and the rise-and-fall of Wardenclyffe Tower — in a single, chronological sweep. It’s a solid refresher because it stays anchored to the recognizable historical record: alternating current, the Tesla coil, Colorado Springs experiments, and the lonely final years that followed Tesla’s grandest ambitions.
If you want one “start here” watch before diving into patents and primary sources, this is a strong new entry for 2026.