Virtual reality’s story is an epic ride that started in the 19th century with panoramic paintings and leapt into science fiction dreams in the 1930s! Fast-forward to the 1950s and ’60s, inventors like Morton Heilig and Ivan Sutherland built wild, futuristic gadgets like the Sensorama and the Sword of Damocles — the first head-mounted displays! The ’80s and ’90s cranked up the excitement with Jaron Lanier’s pioneering VR gear and arcade experiences, and then, BOOM — the 2010s kicked off a VR renaissance with the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR, pulling people into jaw-dropping digital worlds like never before. And guess what? you’re invited to join the journey!