Programme one in a series of three documentary religious films. 'Cathedral' will celebrate the role of three of Britain's great cathedrals - their architecture, history, music, the people who work and worship in them and their meaning for the communities around them.
This film was first broadcast: 19 Apr 1992
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Start your journey of discovery with Our History, as we bring you eye-opening documentaries and educational programmes about our world history. We will guide you through awe-inspiring events from our past and help you get a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events that have shaped the world we live in today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who said that history doesn't teach the ignorant?
Even though we want to live in an ideal universe where everyone learns through history, it's not possible to learn more from our failures.
You can't learn anything better than trying it wrong.
The real error is not making sure you do it correctly the first attempt.
As long you keep making adjustments, you'll eventually see the reason you made them.
You might even discover that you could have done it better the first time.
You shouldn't give up on trying again. That's a sign that you have learned a lot.
Although you might not be able make every mistake, it is possible to minimize them. That's what makes the difference between success or failure.
Acknowledging your mistakes begins the process. Look at your mistakes objectively, and then ask yourself: "What lessons have I learned?"
When you're open with yourself, you will see that your failures are not failures. They're opportunities to grow.
Thomas Edison went through exactly the same thing. He failed many times before he finally invented the light bulb.
He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, he saw each failure as an opportunity for improvement in his design.
Over time, he created the most popular type of lighting available today.
So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your mistakes. You should learn from your mistakes.
You can then try again.
What can we learn from the past?
Three lessons can be learned from history. First, you must do it yourself when you change the world. You must make sure people are ready to change the way they live. Third, you can't change the past without changing the future.
The first lesson is to recognize that there are two options for changing the world. One is to fight for it; the other is to create it. If you fight for it you lose sight on why you started to fight.
It is impossible to control how people respond to your ideas. However, it is possible to control how you present them. You'll inevitably fail if you set out to convince someone of something. But if you set out to inspire someone to action, you'll succeed.
Most great movements began because somebody had an idea and decided to act upon it. So whether you're creating change or reacting to it, the best way to make your mark is to follow these three rules: Be clear about what you want, be honest about where you come from, and be brave enough to go where nobody else has gone before.
The second lesson is that we all have a choice. We can either wait for our lives to happen to us, or we can choose to make them happen. This means that we have to decide what kind life we want. Do we expect someone else to let us live? Or are we ready to decide our fate?
I believe we are living in a golden era. There are more possibilities than ever before, which has created a lot of excitement. People feel empowered to create their futures, and that's exciting.
It can also cause problems. It's not easy to know what you want or how to get it. Therefore, it is important to identify what you want and then find a way.
For example, let's say you want to buy a house. You could sit back and hope someone gives you a gift certificate to Home Depot. Or, you can ask yourself, "What do I love to be doing?" Find a job that will allow you to do it. Apply for financing.
Let's pretend you want to travel all over the globe. Perhaps you are asking, "Where do i want to go?" You'd then begin saving money, researching different countries online and speaking with friends. The final step is to book a flight.
Now, let's say you didn't know what you wanted. You'd likely end up doing one of these things anyway. But by asking yourself questions like this, you increase your chances of getting what you want. This may seem absurd, but it works.
The third lesson is that you can always improve your future no matter what happens. It is easy to see why. Your choices determine who you are and who you become.
The trick to success is to look back at history and learn from their mistakes and successes.
If you don’t believe that you have anything to contribute, then you are already behind. You have to believe in yourself.
You don't need to know everything in order to start. Start small and build from there. Reflect on the lessons that you've taken from your experiences throughout your life. What have your failures been? What were your successes? How did you overcome your obstacles?
You are the only person who can limit what you can do. No matter how much anyone tells, you can achieve anything you set your mind.
Benjamin Franklin stated, "Nothing can work unless it works."
What is the most valuable thing that you have learned in history?
There isn't an easy answer to this question. Learning can be viewed in three ways. We must first realize that knowledge is power. Second, knowledge can be cumulative. The third is to be aware of how quickly knowledge can change.
Knowledge is power because it empowers us to make better decisions and improve our lives. We wouldn't have any problems making decisions if we had perfect information. We would always do what we want without worrying about if it was right or wrong.
Knowledge is power, but it can also be cumulative. This means that after we've acquired knowledge, we continue to learn more. As time goes on, we become smarter. Knowledge accumulates.
Let's move on to the next point. Knowledge is not static. Knowledge is constantly evolving. Every day scientists discover new facts, theories, ways of thinking. Every day, new discoveries are made.
Technology allows us to quickly access knowledge, and is crucial for our culture. Technology allows you to store massive amounts of data in digital format and share them with millions of people all over the world.
In addition to technology, globalization has changed the way we view knowledge. Globalization refers to the spread of ideas and products across borders. Globalization has made knowledge accessible to everyone.
The internet enables anyone to access information anywhere in the world. Anybody can access the internet to read, watch movies, listen and play music, as well as surf the net. Knowledge is required for all of these activities.
While knowledge is becoming increasingly accessible, it is also becoming more specialized. You can find thousands of websites that offer advice on subjects such as finance, health, business, sports, and travel. These websites offer information on almost every topic you can think of.
You'll find only a few sites that offer automotive-related services or products if your goal is to purchase a car online. Instead of finding thousands of sites covering every conceivable subject, you'll find only a handful covering cars.
This is because experts can create and share valuable information in their particular fields. Experts often have a deep knowledge of a particular area. Experts are also capable of producing high-quality content targeted at their audience.
This specialization is good news for consumers because they don't need to search through tons of useless information. Instead, they can focus on a small number of sites with lots of useful content.
Specialization is also a benefit for experts, who can create strong businesses around their expertise. A person buys a book because he expects that the author is knowledgeable enough about his topic to be able to give a concise and clear explanation. He wants to be sure that the author understands what he is trying to communicate.
An expert who isn't a specialist risks losing customers who are expecting him to be one.
The scope of specialization doesn't stop at one area. Today, most of us are specialists in many different areas. We might be an accountant, a lawyer, a doctor, or a teacher. It is also possible to be a parent, spouse, friend, or fan.
Experts argue that specialization is so common that it's impossible for one person to be an expert in all aspects of the same thing.
How do you become an expert on multiple subjects? The answer is simple: practice. You have to put in the time to learn. As you make progress, you must keep going until you are recognized as an expert.
There are many industries that help others achieve this goal. You can learn how to quickly acquire knowledge through workshops, seminars, conferences and schools.
What can our mistakes teach?
When you make a mistake, don't worry about it too much because it's a learning experience. It will teach you something. You can always learn from your mistakes. You don't have to worry about the small things. There's nothing wrong in making mistakes. They happen to all of us.
Even though you may feel embarrassed after making a mistake it doesn't mean you have to feel guilty. How you handle your mistakes is what matters most. If you let them bother you, they'll eat away at you inside. If you look at them as opportunities for growth, they'll make you stronger.
It is important to recognize and learn from your mistakes. You don't need to dwell on it. Instead, you should focus on the next step. Keep moving.
Don't be discouraged by your failures. Instead, learn from your mistakes and look for ways you can improve. Learn from your mistakes and become better tomorrow.
Successful Inventions Made from Accident
Inventors are human. But how we respond to those mistakes determines whether our inventions become great successes or failures.
Invention is not an accident. Every invention was designed. There is no such thing as an accidental invention.
An invention is a deliberate act. An intentional decision to create something new. Something that solves a problem. It makes someone's life easier.
However, the key to creating a successful invention is understanding how nothing happens by accident. Instead of trying to avoid mistakes, learn from them.
While we wish to claim that invention can be easy, it isn’t. Invention requires hard work and persistence. It's not a quick fix. It takes time.
You will need to spend a lot time thinking about ideas and problems. What are people interested in? What do they really need?
These are the questions you need to ask. These questions will help guide you in deciding what kind of product/service you should develop next.
To achieve this, it is important to forget about any preconceived ideas. Don't make assumptions about what people want or need. You need to pay attention to the needs of your potential customers and customers.
You must find out what they want. You must learn what they really want.
Once you understand what they want, you must devise a method to deliver it. This is where invention begins.
Statistics
- According to the Washington Post, Coming back to babies' mailing, the most extended trip taken by a “mailed” child happened to be in 1915. (medium.com)
- Only 2.5% of Americans owned stocks in 1929. (collabfund.com)
- It is estimated that more than 400,000 workers died; some are said to be buried in the long wall. (knownepal.net)
- According to the wiki Napoleon Bonaparte who led many successful battles during the French revolution and gained popularity as Little Corporal was 1.68 meters long, equivalent to 5 foot 6 inches, which is indeed the average height of men. (knownepal.net)
- The classic clown stylings we know today have specific origins, according to u/Bodark34. (lifehacker.com)
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How To
Discovery of Penicillin: Successful Inventions Made by Accident
How did penicillin get created?
Alexander Fleming, who had some bacteria cultures left behind, noticed that penicillin was growing on them. He believed that mold might kill the bacteria and therefore he attempted to find a solution.
He discovered penicillin could kill mold. Later, he realized that this new compound could also fight bacteria-related infection. Penicillin was one the greatest medical breakthroughs. It saved millions of lives and changed the course of medicine forever.
Alexander Fleming had no idea at first what his discovery would mean. No one else knew the same. Penicillin would prove to be an extremely powerful antibiotic.
Before World War II, scientists didn't know penicillin was effective against bacterial infection. In 1945, the U.S. Army asked Dr. Fleming if he could use penicillin to treat soldiers suffering from wounds infected with deadly germs. Dr. Fleming accepted the offer.
It turned out that penicillin was effective against many different kinds of infection. It was a lifesaver to wounded soldiers during World War II. And it helped doctors save countless lives after the war.
Dr. Fleming never expected his discovery to have such far-reaching effects. He wanted to make sure mold wouldn't grow on bacteria cultures that he had previously studied. But he couldn’t imagine how this simple experiment could lead to a remarkable medical breakthrough.
Many of the discoveries that are made each day don't seem like they add up to anything remarkable. These are just experiments that were made for no specific reason.
You can see how even seemingly small experiments can have a profound impact on the course of history.
Even discoveries that appear to have little in common end up being extremely important. Penicillin was one example. Photography. Or electricity. Or even computers.
Invention doesn't happen simply because someone has a great idea. It happens because someone is faced with a problem. And then they find a solution through experimentation.
