This video explores the life and legacy of Heinrich Rudolf Hertz, a pioneering physicist whose discoveries in electromagnetism revolutionized the scientific world. From his humble beginnings in Hamburg to his groundbreaking experiments that confirmed the existence of radio waves and linked light to electromagnetic radiation, Hertz’s work laid the foundation for modern communication and our understanding of the universe. Despite his untimely death, his legacy lives on in the hertz, the unit of frequency named in his honor, serving as a testament to his enduring impact on science and technology.