Night was not always illuminated. For centuries, darkness marked the limits of human activity. This episode traces the chain of developments that made it possible to extend the day beyond sunset—from fire and candles to gas lighting and electricity. As artificial light evolved, it transformed not only cities but also work rhythms, social life, and culture. A story of connections in which lighting up the night ultimately redefined the way we inhabit time.

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