Smithsonian researchers used optical technology in order to play back the unplayable record of a wax-and-cardboard disc from April 15, 1885. The recording was found to be of Alexander Graham Bell speaking. This is the first time Alexander Graham Bell can be heard from a recording.
At the time of this recording Bell was married to Mabel Bell, and had 2 daughters.
What Does Reverse Speech Analysis Reveal?
The reversals suggest that Alexander Graham Bell had a mistress.
Brackets [ ] indicate where the reversal occurs. Click on the reversal to hear the audio.
Hear my voice. [Alexander] [Graham Bell]. (full audio no reversals)
[Alexander] I love Sheila.
[Graham Bell] I won’t marry.
The message in the reversals is “I love Sheila. I won’t marry.”