Explore the captivating evolution of radio, from its electromagnetic origins to the rise of digital broadcasting, and discover how it transformed communication worldwide. Notes: Guglielmo Marconi was an Italian inventor and electrical engineer who is credited with the invention of the radio. He is known for his pioneering work in the development of wireless telegraphy, and his work laid the foundation for modern communication systems. Who Invented Radio? The invention of radio is credited to Guglielmo Marconi, the Italian genius who built and demonstrated the first wireless communication system in the 1890s. The story of radio invention is a complex one, involving scientific discoveries, patents, lawsuits and marketing. Learn how Nikola Tesla and Guglielmo Marconi competed for the credit of creating the wireless telegraph, and how radio broadcasting evolved over time.