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Adam Hart-Davis brings his own inimitable presenting style to this eye-opening guided tour of some of London's most important structures. Each episode traces the history of a group of landmarks, showing how those buildings were constructed and how they changed life for Londoners. From Brunel's Thames Tunnel to the structure of Hampton Court Palace and Canary Wharf, the series investigates how London has become the city it is today.
This film was first broadcast: Jul 2005
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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
What lessons can history teach us?
These are the three most important lessons that history has taught us. First, you must do it yourself when you change the world. Second, it is essential to prepare people for change if you want to transform their lives. The third thing you must do to improve the future is to first change how people live.
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. You can lose sight of the reason you started fighting.
Although you cannot control the reactions of people to your ideas, you can control how they are presented. You'll inevitably fail if you set out to convince someone of something. However, if you are determined to motivate someone to take action, you will succeed.
Every great movement began with someone who had an idea and decided that they would act on 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 we learn is that everyone has the option to choose. Either we wait for the right circumstances to unfold or we can make them happen. This means that it is up to us to decide how we want our lives to be. Is it better to decide what kind of life we want or wait for someone else? Or are we ready to decide our fate?
I think we're living a golden time right now. There is more opportunity than ever, which makes it exciting. People feel empowered to make their own futures and that's very exciting.
But it also creates a problem. It is essential to determine what you want, and how you can get it.
For example, let's say you want to buy a house. You could wait and see if someone gives you Home Depot gift certificates. You could also think about what you would love to do. Look for a job which allows you to do that. Then, you can apply for financing.
Let's pretend you want to travel all over the globe. Now, you might wonder "Where would I like to go?" Next, you might start saving money, looking up countries online, and talking to your friends. Finally, you would book a plane.
Now, let's say you didn't know what you wanted. You would most likely do one of these things. This is how you can increase your chances for getting what you want. It may seem silly, but it works.
The third lesson is that you can always improve your future no matter what happens. It is easy to see why. Our choices affect who and what we become.
The trick to success is to look back at history and learn from their mistakes and successes.
You're already behind if you don't think you have anything to offer the world. You must believe that you are capable of doing more than you thought possible.
Start with what you already know. Start small and build from there. Reflect on the lessons that you've taken from your experiences throughout your life. What have you failed at? What has been your greatest success? What have you done to overcome obstacles?
Finally, remember that the only person who can limit your potential is you. No matter what anyone may say, you can do whatever you want.
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. When thinking about learning, there are three key points you should consider. First, knowledge is power. Second, we must recognize that knowledge is cumulative. We must also be able to appreciate the speed at which knowledge can change.
Knowledge is power because it empowers us to make better decisions and improve our lives. If we had complete information, we wouldn't have any difficulty making decisions. We would always do exactly what we wanted without worrying about whether it was right or wrong.
However, while knowledge is power, it is also cumulative. This means that we add knowledge to our brains every time we learn something. As time goes on, we become smarter. Knowledge accumulates.
Let's move on to the next point. Although knowledge is cumulative, it doesn’t stay static very long. In fact, knowledge is constantly changing. Scientists learn new facts and theories every day. Every day, scientists discover new facts and theories.
Technology allows us to quickly access knowledge, and is crucial for our culture. It is possible to store large amounts of data digitally and share it with millions of people around the world.
Globalization is changing the way that we view technology. Globalization refers to the spread of ideas and products across borders. Globalization means that knowledge is accessible anywhere.
Anyone can access any information on the internet. Anybody can access the internet to read, watch movies, listen and play music, as well as surf the net. All of these activities require knowledge.
Knowledge is becoming more available, but it is also becoming more niche. There are hundreds of thousands upon thousands of websites today offering advice on topics like health, finance and business, as well as sports, travel, and cooking. These sites offer information on nearly every topic possible.
If you want to buy a car online, however, you will likely only find a few dozen websites that provide automotive-related services. There are many sites that cover every topic, but you will only find a few websites that focus on cars.
This specialization is because experts in particular fields can create and distribute valuable knowledge. Experts are often experts in a specific field. They're also able to produce high-quality content that's targeted toward their specific audience.
This is great news for consumers as they no longer have to search through a lot of useless information. Instead, they can focus their attention on a handful of websites with lots of useful content.
Experts also benefit from specialization because they can build strong businesses around their expertise. He expects the author of a book to have a thorough knowledge of his subject to provide a clear and concise explanation. He wants to be sure that the author understands what he is trying to communicate.
Experts that aren't specialists risk losing potential clients who expect them to be experts.
It's not necessary to be a specialist in only one area. Most people are experts in multiple areas today. One might be an accountant, lawyer, doctor, teacher, or other specialist. Not only are we likely to be a parent or spouse, but also friends, family, and fans.
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.
So how can you become an expert across multiple fields? It's simple: practice. To learn anything, you have to practice. When you start to make progress, it's important to keep going until your skills are recognized by others.
Today, entire industries are dedicated to helping others achieve their goals. There are many courses, workshops, seminars and conferences that teach people how quickly to acquire knowledge.
Can learning about history stop us from repeating past mistakes?
History repeats itself, because we continue to make the same mistakes repeatedly. We fail to learn from the mistakes we make. We don't change. We become complacent. We settle for mediocrity.
The same old stories are what repeat history. We are conditioned to believe in immutable truths and immutable rules. They cannot be changed.
This prevents us thinking critically. From questioning authority. Challenge assumptions. If we don’t ask questions, we don’t grow. We stagnate when we don’t grow. Stamina is when we continue to make the same mistakes.
But history isn't the same because we continue making the same mistakes. History repeats itself because we don't learn from our errors and keep making the same mistakes.
Change your perception of the world and yourself to stop the cycle. There is no set in stone. Everything is in constant flux.
The key to breaking the cycle is to embrace uncertainty. To accept that things could go wrong. Accepting that failure may be possible. To accept that failure is a possibility.
Accept that you may never achieve your goals. You can accept this, but you must continue to strive for improvement.
Holding on to the past will keep you stuck. You can't move forward if your beliefs are fixed.
You must let go if you want to be free. If you want to progress, you have to give up control.
What can our failures teach us?
Make mistakes, but don't fret about them. It will teach you something. Even more important, you can correct any mistakes you make. So don't sweat the small stuff because there's nothing wrong with making mistakes. We all make them.
While it's possible to feel embarrassed when you make a mistake, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should feel bad. What matters is how you deal with those mistakes. If you allow them to get in the way of your growth, they will eventually eat away at your inner self. But if you view them as opportunities for growth, you'll come out stronger on the other side.
It is important to recognize and learn from your mistakes. Focus on the next step and don't dwell on the past. Keep moving.
Don't be discouraged by your failures. Instead, try to find ways to improve. Learn from your mistakes, and you will be a better person tomorrow.
Successful Inventions made by accident
Inventors make mistakes. But how we respond to those mistakes determines whether our inventions become great successes or failures.
Invention is not an accident. Every invention was done intentionally. There are no accidental inventions.
An invention is a deliberate act. It is an intentional decision to create something. It 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 making mistakes, learn from them.
We would love to tell you that invention is simple, but it's not. Invention is hard work that requires persistence. It's not a quick fix. It takes time.
That means you must spend a lot of time thinking about problems and ideas. What is the most important thing for people? What do they require?
You need to ask these questions. These questions will help guide you in deciding what kind of product/service you should develop next.
This is possible only if you let go any preconceived notions. All assumptions about the world's wants and needs. You have to listen carefully to your customers and potential customers.
It is important to find out what your clients want. They are not what they say they want.
Once you've figured out what they want, you have to devise a way to give it to them. This is where invention begins.
Statistics
- But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.com)
- 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)
- If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.com)
- For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)
- According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
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How did propaganda become marketing history.
The term "propaganda," which was first used in 1879 by Max Weber, a German sociologist, was derived from the Greek word Praopagos which means "to communicate well". The Latin verb propaganda, which can be translated as "nearby", or "at hand," and its noun "agogos, which can translate to "speech" or discourse, are the sources of the word. It refers to "a systematic effort to shape attitudes or behavior."
George Orwell, British journalist, wrote: "To understand and comprehend the true nature propaganda, we must realize it isn't the intention to make anyone believe anything. It only the intention change their beliefs...Its purpose is to make them accept something rather than one thing."
Edward Bernays (1891 - 1995), who served as Sigmund Freud's nephew and psychoanalyst, became famous after he invented the term "public relations" in 1922. He said that "the conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in a democratic society." He created the public relations firm Bernays & Company in 1927. He worked there until 1955.
Bernays created an "engineering consent” technique that influenced public opinion via advertising and publicity campaigns from the 1920s through the 1950s. His methods were adopted later by mass media companies like Newsweek, CBS News, NBC News and Time Magazine. Bernays worked closely with corporations and government agencies after World War II to influence public opinion. Johnson & Johnson were among his clients.
The tobacco industry was his greatest client. He helped Philip Morris to develop a campaign against smoking in 1939. The Surgeon General recommended that indoor smoking be prohibited. This led to the passage of the Cigarette Advertising Act in 1965, which prohibited any cigarette advertisement in print media, including magazines, newspapers, and television.
He also gave advice to President Franklin D Roosevelt about how to manage the growing labor movement during Great Depression. Bernays recommended that the president declare a war on hunger and use federal government power to ensure adequate food supply. This strategy made it look like the government was a father figure and helped the president to win re-election in 36.
Bernays promoted the idea of "radio-listening" in order to increase radio sales. He introduced the concepts "branding" (and "advertising") in the 1930s. He believed that consumers could feel special and be influenced through appealing to their emotions. So, he promoted the slogan: "Have your got what it take?" He encouraged women to get war bonds for their money in 1933.
In 1944, he established the political action committee "Young People for Freedom". The goal of this group was to encourage Americans between 18 and 30 years old to vote Republican. Dwight Eisenhower won 1952 the presidency thanks to Bernays efforts.
In 1953, Bernays persuaded the CIA to stage a coup in Iran, replacing Mohammad Mosaddegh with Shah Reza Pahlevi. He justified the move as necessary in order to stop Mosaddegh becoming the nationalist of Iranian oilfields. Bernays wrote articles in praise of the new regime, calling it a "moderate," a "progressive", and a "modernized" one after the coup.
Bernays also received numerous awards throughout his career.
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