Showing posts with label Cities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cities. Show all posts

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Hero Edith Cavell From WWI - A Nurse Who Did MUCH - and Was Executed

Learn about Edith Cavell, the nurse who saved over 200 people and was later executed for doing so.

I tried to find this exact video on YouTube - but was not able to. Sorry. 
Find the YouTube video below:
 
Instagram video:


Life Story of Edith Cavell | British Nurse Who Rescued 200+ Soldiers in WW1
So unfortunately - this person won't allow other to play their video on other websites - you have to click on "watch on YouTube"
I'll look for another one!


For some reason this video sometimes does not show up
So here is the link, if it shows unavailable.




How VENICE Was Built On Water - INCREDIBLE!!

 

For some reason, the YouTube video cuts off - if you'd like to see the full video -
its here on Instagram

Venice was constructed in the 5th century on over 100 islands in the Venetian Lagoon, using millions of wooden piles driven deep into the lagoon’s muddy seabed. These piles, often made from water-resistant alder wood, provided a stable foundation that, over time, petrified underwater and became as hard as stone. 

On top of these piles, buildings were constructed using Istrian stone, a durable limestone that withstands saltwater erosion. 

Venice’s canals, designed as primary transportation routes, reflect a sophisticated blend of Roman engineering and local innovation. Despite facing challenges like subsidence and rising sea levels, Venice’s unique construction continues to influence architectural and environmental strategies worldwide. 



Sunday, April 6, 2025

That Time They Released 250,000 Colored Bouncy Balls Down the San Francisco Hills - BEST AD EVER!!

TV Ad for 
"Bravia New LCD Color Television"


The 2005 Sony Bravia ad has won countless awards 
and racked up millions of YouTube views


Read a detailed write up from SFGATE with LOTS of pictures!

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Amazing Cities That Have Changed Over the Years

 

Seoul, South Korea – 1950 vs. the present day


Hong Kong – The 1960s vs. the present



Toronto, Canada – 1930 vs. now



Dubai, UAE – The 1980s vs. today



View of Bangkok in 1822 and now


The Republic Square in Yerevan in 1916 and now



Downtown Los Angeles in 1994 and now



The Moscow River in the 19th century and now


Avenida Nueve de Julio in Buenos Aires in 1937 and now



Dubai in 1964 and now


Chicago in 1838 and now




Melbourne, Australia – 1920 and today


Manhattan with The Brooklyn Bridge on the right in 1873 and now