St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city’s iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue. It remains Russia’s cultural center, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works.
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Georgina Godwin sets the tone for the weekend. Stephen Dalziel goes through the day’s papers, Monocle’s editor in chief Andrew Tuck is back with his weekend column, and Andrew Mueller recaps what we learned this week.
Front Page Views: WSJ Weekend Edition – NOV 13
Aerial Views: Tallinn – Capital Of Estonia (4K)
Tallinn, Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea, is the country’s cultural hub. It retains its walled, cobblestoned Old Town, home to cafes and shops, as well as Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century defensive tower. Its Gothic Town Hall, built in the 13th century and with a 64m-high tower, sits in historic Tallinn’s main square. St. Nicholas Church is a 13th-century landmark exhibiting ecclesiastical art.
Walking Tour: Corniglia In Cinque Terre, Italy (4K)
Corniglia is a frazione within the comune of Vernazza in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northern Italy with a population of about 150. Unlike the other localities of the Cinque Terre, Corniglia is not directly adjacent to the sea.
Science: The James Webb Space Telescope Launches, Genes For Long Life Spans
The James Webb Space Telescope was first conceived in the late 1980s. Now, more than 30 years later, it’s finally set to launch in December.
After such a long a road, anticipation over what the telescope will contribute to astronomy is intense. Daniel Clery, a staff writer for Science, joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about what took so long and what we can expect after launch.
You might have heard that Greenland sharks may live up to 400 years. But did you know that some Pacific rockfish can live to be more than 100? That’s true, even though other rockfish species only live about 10 years. Why such a range in life span? Greg Owens, assistant professor of biology at the University of Victoria, discusses his work looking for genes linked with longer life spans.
Walks: Campidoglio To Trevi Fountain, Rome (4K)
This Rome tour starts at the Campidoglio which is a hilltop square designed by Michelangelo. This square is lined with museums and offers views of the Roman forum. On our way to the Colloseum we pass the Forum Romanum ruins on both sides of the Via dei Fori Imperiali. Probably the most famous sight in Rome is the Colosseum which we almost circle around. We go uphill after the Parco San Gregorio al Celio. There we look around some more busy areas with cafés and restaurants, where the locals have their lunch. At last we get to the Piazza del Quirinale and Trevi Fountain, which is another famous sight and one of the most popular selfie backgrounds for tourist in this great city.
Video Timeline: 0:00 Campidoglio 2:30 Altar of the Fatherland (Altare della Patria) 6:30 Imperial Fora (Fori Imperiali) 12:30 Forum of Caesar (Foro di Cesare) 15:00 Via dei Fori Imperiali 18:30 Colosseum 25:00 Parco San Gregorio al Celio 27:00 Uphill towards Domus Aurea 32:15 Downhill towards Piazza della Madonna dei Monti 35:30 Towards Piazza del Quirinale 45:00 Towards Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) 49:00 Trevi Fountain
Filmed in October 2021
Top Motorhomes: 2022 Unity Corner Bed (Video)
A video tour through the 2022 Unity Corner Bed, featuring two sleeping areas, seatbelts for up to 4, large exterior storage, 3-piece dry bath, and expandable living space. https://leisurevans.com/build/unity/
Views: What 24 Hours In The Metaverse Feels Like
Everyone is blabbing about the metaverse. But what does this future digital world look like? WSJ’s Joanna Stern checked into a hotel and strapped on a virtual-reality headset for the day. She went to work meetings, hung out with new avatar friends and attended virtual shows. Photo illustration: Tammy Lian / The Wall Street Journal
Analysis: Air Conditioning Is Warming The World
The warmer it gets, the more people use air conditioning—but the more people use air conditioning, the warmer it gets. Is there any way out of this trap?
Video timeline: 00:00: What’s the cooling conundrum? 01:05: The pros and cons of AC 03:28: How to reinvent air conditioning 05:02: Can buildings be redesigned to keep cool? 07:30: Scalable, affordable cooling solutions 10:24: Policy interventions for cooling
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