Tag Archives: history

World’s First Robot and AI Museum Opens in Seoul | Colossal

Posted on November 8, 2024 by agogo22

By Jessica Stewart on November 8, 2024 The first of its kind but certainly not the last. The world’s first Robot & AI Museum (RAIM) opened in South Korea. Located in Seoul, the futuristic building was designed by Melike Altınışık … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Faroe Islands Most Remote Megaproject in the World

Posted on November 7, 2024 by agogo22

5 Nov 2024 One of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the North Atlantic, Eysturoyartunnilin, or the Eysturoy Tunnel is a groundbreaking tunnel in the Faroe Islands that doesn’t just connect islands; it connects people, cultures, and communities, creating a … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

RIVERSIDE SKYSCRAPER DISTRICT | Central Salford & Manchester Building Boom

Posted on November 6, 2024 by agogo22

In this AidanEyewitness video, we take a look around the new skyscraper District of Greengate, just a short walk from Deansgate in Manchester city centre. There are already around six tall residential buildings here, with more to come including One … Continue reading →

Posted in Salford | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Last lines of MLK’s last speech delivered right before his assassination

Posted on November 6, 2024 by agogo22
Posted in History | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

How can “tree” and “truth” be related? | WOODLAND WORDS

Posted on November 6, 2024 by agogo22

In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore woodland words. Join us to uncover the extraordinary origins of names for forest flora and fauna. 📕 Which trees are books named after? 🦔 Which animal is the “hedgehog of … Continue reading →

Posted in English | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

History of the Wheelchair

Posted on November 5, 2024 by agogo22

Wheelchairs: potentially the most recognisable mobility aid. But when were they invented? What alternatives did people rely on before they existed? And how do they differ from the modern versions we have today? In this episode, we will explore the … Continue reading →

Posted in transportation | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Quincy Jones dies aged 91

Posted on November 4, 2024 by agogo22
Posted in Music | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

The Original Halloween Vegetable

Posted on November 3, 2024 by agogo22
Posted in Festivals | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Jermaine Fowler | Public Historian (@thehumanityarchive) | Uncle Nearest

Posted on November 2, 2024 by agogo22
Posted in Black History | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

BBC Radio 4 – Soul Music, America

Posted on November 2, 2024 by agogo22

America, Anita’s big number from the musical West Side Story. America is Anita’s all singing, all dancing number from the musical West Side Story. The Puerto Rican Sharks gang argue over whether America is a great place to live, an … Continue reading →

Posted in Film | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment