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Actors, journalists, cooks, table dancers... busy people who rarely have time to take a walk in the country join Nick Knowles for a new series discovering the history that lies under our feet in the Meridian region. In Walk Over History, Nick goes armed with compass and Ordnance Survey Pathfinder map to lead unlikely fellow walkers on voyages of discovery along byways of the South.
This film was first broadcast: 25 Aug 1998
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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 is the most important lesson you can learn from history?
This question is not easy to answer. However, there are three main points to consider when thinking about learning. The first is to realize that knowledge can be power. Second, it is important to recognize that knowledge is cumulative. The third is to be aware of how quickly knowledge can change.
Knowledge is power. This empowers us with the knowledge we need to make better decisions and live better lives. We would not have any trouble making decisions if our information was perfect. We would always do exactly what we wanted without worrying about whether it was right or wrong.
Knowledge is not only power but also cumulative. This means that knowledge is not only powerful, but also cumulative. We become more and more intelligent as time goes by. Knowledge accumulates.
Let's now turn our attention to the third. Although knowledge is cumulative it doesn't remain static for very long. Information is constantly changing. Scientists discover new theories and facts every day. Every day, new discoveries are made.
Technology allows us to quickly access knowledge, and is crucial for our culture. Technology makes it possible to store vast amounts of data in digital form and share it among millions of people worldwide.
In addition to technology, globalization has changed the way we view knowledge. Globalization refers to the spread of ideas and products across borders. Because of globalization, knowledge is now accessible everywhere.
The internet enables anyone to access information anywhere in the world. You can watch movies, browse the internet, listen or play music and read books. All these activities require knowledge.
While knowledge is becoming increasingly accessible, it is also becoming more specialized. 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 websites provide information on just about every topic.
However, if you search online for automotive-related products and services, there are only a handful of sites. There are many sites that cover every topic, but you will only find a few websites that focus on cars.
Experts in particular fields have the ability to share and create value. This is why experts in these areas are so popular. Experts often have a deep knowledge of a particular area. Experts are also capable of producing high-quality content targeted at their audience.
Because consumers don't need to scroll through endless amounts of information, they can focus on a specific niche. Instead, they can focus their attention on a handful of websites with lots of useful content.
Specialization is also a benefit for experts, who can create strong businesses around their expertise. If someone purchases a book, they expect the author to be an expert in his field and to present a clear and concise explanation. He wants to feel confident that the author is able to convey his message.
An expert who does not specialize risks losing out to potential customers who expect him be knowledgeable.
The scope of specialization doesn't stop at one area. Many people today are experts in many areas. One might be an accountant, lawyer, doctor, teacher, or other specialist. We are also likely to be parents, spouses and friends.
Specialization is so common that some experts argue that it's impossible to succeed without being an expert in several different things.
How do you become an expert on multiple subjects? The answer is easy: 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.
Many industries today are dedicated to helping others accomplish this goal. Many courses, workshops and seminars, as well as schools, teach how to quickly gain knowledge.
Who was the original person to have said that historical people don't learn.
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.
Changes are inevitable, and you will eventually realize why you made them.
It is possible to discover that you could have done things better the first time around.
However, that doesn't mean you should not try again. This means that you have learned a lot.
It may not always be possible to avoid making errors, but it is possible minimize them. That is what will make the difference in success or failure.
Recognizing your mistakes is the first step. Look at your mistakes objectively, and then ask yourself: "What lessons have I learned?"
Being honest with yourself will help you see that your mistakes are only lessons. They're learning experiences that can help you grow.
Thomas Edison was the victim of this fate. He failed many other times before he inventing the lightbulb.
He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, he used each one as an opportunity to improve his design.
He invented the best form of lighting that is popular today.
So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your mistakes. Use them.
You can then try again.
How can you easily learn from the mistakes and victories of human history?
You don't have to wait for history to repeat itself. It doesn't take very long to learn from the failures of human history. Make sure you don't repeat them!
The key is to take what worked in the past and learn from it.
This can be accomplished by reading books and case studies about successful companies over the years.
You will be able to learn from their success stories and avoid the same mistakes they made.
Also, you can find examples of bankrupt businesses. Why did they fail. Is there a common theme among these failures. These insights can help you avoid making costly mistakes.
Finally, you can read about famous historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, John D. Rockefeller, Steve Jobs, and Elon Musk. They had the most impressive resumes but none knew how managing people or running a company. You can learn from their mistakes if you want.
The bottom line is that learning from the victories and mistakes of human history is easy. You just need to spend a few moments every day reflecting on what worked in the past, and then finding ways to apply them today.
What are the three most important lessons from history?
There are plenty of examples from history that show how we can learn lessons from our mistakes. These lessons can be applied to the challenges of business today and turned into opportunities for growth.
The past teaches us there is always another way. There's always someone out there that thinks outside the box, and takes risks that make him or her stand out.
History also shows that sometimes it's the underdogs who triumph. So when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or even lost, look back to those times when the underdog won.
You can learn from the past, and bring those lessons into the future. Learn from the failures and successes of others.
These lessons can help increase your success rates.
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)
- If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.com)
- It is estimated that more than 400,000 workers died; some are said to be buried in the long wall. (knownepal.net)
- But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (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 marketing history become propaganda?
When Max Weber, German sociologus and German sociologist came up with the term propaganda from the Greek phrase "praopagos", the word means "to speak well", the term was first used. 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 in "Propaganda," a 1928 book that he published. "To understand the true nature and purpose of propaganda, it is not the intention make people believe any thing; it is only to change their beliefs... It is designed to make them agree with one thing instead of the other."
Edward Bernays (1891 –1955) was Sigmund Freud’s nephew. In 1922, he coined the term "public Relations". He believed that "the conscious, intelligent manipulation of organized habits and opinions is an important component of a democratic country." He created the public relations firm Bernays & Company in 1927. He worked there until 1955.
Bernays devised a technique called "engineering consent" to influence public opinion using advertising and publicity campaigns. This was from the 1920s to 1950s. His methods were later adopted by mass media outlets such as Time Magazine and CBS News. After World War II, Bernays began working closely with corporations and government agencies to influence public opinion. Johnson & Johnson (General Electric), Procter & Gamble; Coca-Cola; Ford Motor Company; U.S. Department of Defense; American Tobacco Company; DuPont, Rayonier and the United States Chamber of Commerce were just a few of his clients.
His most notable client was the tobacco industry. He helped Philip Morris to develop a campaign against smoking in 1939. The Surgeon General recommended that indoor smoking be prohibited. The Cigarette Advertising Act, which banned any advertisement for cigarettes in print media (magazines, newspapers, television) was passed by the Senate in 1965.
He also provided advice to President Franklin D Roosevelt regarding how to handle the growing labor force during the Great Depression. Bernays suggested to the president that he declare a "war against hunger" and use the federal government's ability to ensure adequate food supplies. This strategy helped the president win reelection in 1936 by making the government appear benevolent and fatherly.
Bernays began to promote the idea that radio listening could increase radio sales as radio popularity grew. In the 1930s, Bernays introduced the concepts of "branding", and "advertising". He believed that people could be influenced if they appealed to their emotions and made them feel special. He promoted the slogan "Have it all!" He encouraged women to get war bonds for their money in 1933.
In 1944, he established the political action committee "Young People for Freedom". This group was created to encourage Americans between the ages of 18 and 30 to vote Republican. Dwight Eisenhower won, in 1952, the presidency after Bernays' efforts.
Bernays persuaded CIA to set up a coup in Iran. Shah Reza Pahlevi took over Mohammad Mosaddegh's place. He justified this move as necessary to prevent Mosaddegh from nationalizing Iranian oil fields. Bernays wrote articles extolling the new regime in praise after the coup.
Bernays was the recipient of many other awards over his entire career.
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