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This film was first broadcast: 1959
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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
Do we have to learn history in order to avoid making the same mistakes as before?
History repeats itself, because we continue to make the same mistakes repeatedly. We don't learn from our mistakes. We don't change. We become complacent. We settle for mediocrity.
History repeats itself when we believe the same old stories. Our culture has conditioned us to believe there is an immutable law and a fixed truth. They are immutable laws and truths that we can't change.
This makes it difficult to think critically. It prevents us from questioning authority. Challenge assumptions. We can't learn if we don’t challenge our assumptions. We stagnate when we don’t grow. And when we stagnate, we repeat the same mistakes.
But history doesn't repeat itself because we make the same mistakes. History repeats because we refuse lessons from our mistakes and continue making them over and again.
It is possible to break the cycle of history repetition. You can change the way you see the world, and your perspective by realizing that nothing is fixed in stone. Everything is subject to constant flux. All things are subject to constant change.
Uncertainty is key to breaking the cycle. To accept that things could go wrong. To accept the possibility of failure. Accepting failure as a possibility.
Accept the fact that you might not reach your goals. Accept that you may not achieve your goals. However, it is important to keep working towards improving.
To hold on to the past is to be certain. If you hold on to the belief that there are certain truths, you'll never be able to move forward.
If you want freedom, you have to let go. If you want progress, you need to let go of control.
What do our mistakes teach us?
When you make a mistake, don't worry about it too much because it's a learning experience. It will teach you something. Even more important, you can correct any mistakes you make. Don't worry about the little things, there is nothing wrong with making errors. We all make mistakes.
Although you might feel embarrassed by a mistake you made, it doesn’t matter how bad you feel. What matters is how you deal with those mistakes. They will eat at your soul if you allow them to bother you. But if you view them as opportunities for growth, you'll come out stronger on the other side.
The best way to overcome a mistake is to acknowledge and move past it. Don't dwell on it; instead, focus on the next step. Keep moving forward.
You don't need to dwell on your errors. Instead, find ways to improve. Learn from your mistakes and be better tomorrow.
Successful Inventions Made By Accident
Inventors make errors. However, the way we react to those errors will determine whether our inventions turn out to be great successes or failures.
It is a fact that invention does not happen by accident. Every invention was done intentionally. An accidental invention is not possible.
A deliberate act of invention is called an invention. An intention to create something. A solution to a problem. It makes someone's life easier.
Understanding that mistakes are not inevitable is the key to invention success. Instead of trying to avoid mistakes, learn from them.
While we wish to claim that invention can be easy, it isn’t. Invention is hard work that requires persistence. It's not a quick fix. It takes time.
This means that you need to spend lots of time thinking about solutions and ideas. What is it that people are most concerned about? What do they really need?
These are questions that you should ask yourself. These questions will help you decide what type of product or service to develop next.
To do this, you have to put aside any preconceived notions. Any assumptions about what the world wants or needs. Listen carefully to potential and actual customers.
It is important to find out what your clients want. You must learn what they really want.
Once you've figured out what they want, you have to devise a way to give it to them. That's where invention begins.
Who said that history doesn't teach the ignorant?
As much as we would love to live in an ideal world where everyone learns from history, there is nothing more valuable than learning from our mistakes.
It's not better to try something wrong than to learn how to do it right.
The most serious mistake is to try to make it right the first go.
As long as you keep making improvements, you'll eventually understand why you made those changes.
You might even realize that you could have done this better the first attempt.
This doesn't necessarily mean that you should stop trying. You've learned a lot.
While you may not be able avoid making mistakes, there are ways to minimize them. That is what will make the difference in success or failure.
Acknowledging your mistakes is the first step. Look at them objectively and ask: "What can I learn?"
When you're open with yourself, you will see that your failures are not failures. They're opportunities to grow.
Thomas Edison had to go through the exact same thing. He failed many more times before he invented the lightbulb.
He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, he used each one as an opportunity to improve 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. Use them.
You can then try again.
What are some lessons from history?
History has taught us three important lessons. The first is that you have to do it yourself if you want to change the world. You must make sure people are ready to change the way they live. Third, the future must be better if you want to change it.
The first lesson is that you can change the world in two ways. One is to fight to get it. The other is to create. You can lose sight of the reason you started fighting.
It is impossible to control how people respond to your ideas. However, it is possible to control how you present them. If you try to convince someone, you will fail. 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 is the fact that we all have the power to make our lives better. We have two options: we can wait for life to happen to you or we can make it happen. This means that it is up to us to decide how we want our lives to be. Are we willing to wait for someone to allow us to live? Or, do we want control of our destiny and take control?
I believe that we are living in the golden age. 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 difficult for people to know exactly what they want or how to achieve it.
Let's say, for instance, that you are looking to buy a home. You could wait and see if someone gives you Home Depot gift certificates. Or, you can ask yourself, "What do I love to be doing?" Next, find a job that allows you to do this. Finally, apply for financing.
Now let's imagine you wanted to travel around the world. Perhaps you are asking, "Where do i want to go?" You'd then begin saving money, researching different countries online and speaking with friends. You'd then book a ticket.
Let's suppose you don't know what you want. If that were the case, you would probably do one of those things anyway. You can increase your chances to get what you want by asking these questions. This may seem absurd, but it works.
And the third lesson is that no matter what happens next, you can always improve the future. It's easy. Your choices influence who you are and what you become.
You can learn from the mistakes and successes of others and continue to improve until you achieve your goals.
If you don’t believe that you have anything to contribute, then you are already behind. You must believe you are better than you think you are.
You don't need to know everything in order to start. Start small, and work your way up. Look back at the things you've done throughout your lifetime. What have you failed at? Which areas have you excelled? How have you overcome obstacles?
Finally, remember that the only person who can limit your potential is you. No matter what others say, you are capable of doing anything you set your mind to.
Benjamin Franklin stated, "Nothing can work unless it works."
Statistics
- It is estimated that more than 400,000 workers died; some are said to be buried in the long wall. (knownepal.net)
- If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.com)
- Only 2.5% of Americans owned stocks in 1929. (collabfund.com)
- 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)
- But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.com)
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How To
The Suez Canal Changed the World
Ferdinand de Lesseps was the man who built the Suez Canal. His goal was to connect Europe with Asia. To accomplish this, he had to build a canal through the Isthmus of Suez (the narrowest point), to allow ships from Europe and Asia to reach India/China. This process required building a series of locks and dams along the way. He traveled to Egypt several times and negotiated financing with Khedive Ismail Pasha. But, upon his return to France, it was discovered that Napoleon III has been overthrown and the Second Empire has taken over, with no interest in such a large-scale project. It took him three more years before the French government approved funding the project. After the defeat of the British at the Battle for Omdurman in the Sudan War, 1859, the British signed a treaty that allowed them to access the Red Sea via Suez Canal. This was opened in 1869.
This project opened up trade routes, increased international commerce, and led to the development and integration of many countries around world, including Canada and Australia.
The Suez Canal also allowed people to travel faster than ever before. It used to take weeks, if not months, to cross the Isthmian Peninsula. Now, it takes only days. People could travel to Paris, London Rome, Rome, and Constantinople easily without having to make long sea voyages or brave dangerous storms. The Suez Canal also reduced the distance between North America, Europe and almost 3,000 miles, making it much easier to travel back and forth. These features made the Suez Canal a major transportation project.
But the Suez Canal was also problematic because it divided up the Ottoman Empire, which eventually led to World War I. During the war the British used Suez Canal in an attack on Germany. But the Germans attacked Britain using their canal version. After the end of the war, the Suez Canal came under Egyptian control, although the British still controlled the land on either side of it.
After the Second World War ended, the Suez Canal continued to be an important part in global trade until 1948 when it was closed by the Arab-Israeli Conflict. Both sides were initially reluctant to oppose each other because they feared the other would use force. In 1967, Israel took the Sinai peninsula from Egypt and closed the Suez Canal to all shipping, except military vessels. This closure was in effect for four years, until President Sadat opened the canal to civilian traffic in 1973.