Lisbon is the main port of Portugal, which is located at the mouth of the Tagus River. This city is located in the picturesque place with numerous hills. That’s why Lisbon is also called “city on seven hills”. Founded as a large settlement of the tribe of Iberian Lusitano, Lisbon has started its quick development due to its convenient location. After this it was soon conquered by the Roman Empire, then it belonged to the Arab Caliph, and later the French knights set up their ownership. Only in 1256 Lisbon has officially become the capital of Portugal. However, after a large earthquake that had destroyed many historic buildings, the city often became an arena for political clashes. Only the end of World War II has finally brought the city its long awaited peace.
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Tours: Dundurn Castle In Hamilton, Canada (4K)
Dundurn Castle is a historic neoclassical mansion on York Boulevard in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This Canada historic and beautiful castle was completed in 1835. The forty room castle featured the latest conveniences of gas lighting and running water. It is currently owned by the City of Hamilton. The rooms have been restored to the year 1855 when its owner Sir Allan Napier MacNab, 1st Baronet, was at the height of his career.
Interview: Psychologist & Author Steven Pinker On Rationality & Fake News
Social media companies face a tough choice in censoring their users. Steven Pinker joins Steven Edginton to discuss rationality, big tech companies and conspiracy theories in the latest Off Script podcast. Watch the full episode above or search “Off Script” on your podcast app.
Tours: M+ Museum In Hong Kong Opens To The Public
M+ is a museum of visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District of Hong Kong. It exhibits twentieth and twenty-first century visual culture encompassing visual art, design and architecture, and moving image. It opened on 12 November 2021.
Morning News: Climate Summit Concludes, Xi Jinping Remakes China
We head to Glasgow to wrap the Cop26 summit and ask whether any progress has been made on tackling climate change. Plus: we discuss Xi Jinping’s bid to remake the Chinese Communist Party, and review the morning papers.
Front Page Views: Wall Street Journal – NOV 12
Walks: Aix-en-Provence In Southern France (4K)
Aix-en-Provenceis a city and commune in southern France, about 30 km (20 mi) north of Marseille. A former capital of Provence, it is the subprefecture of the arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence, in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The population of Aix-en-Provence is of approximately 143,000. Its inhabitants are called Aixois or, less commonly, Aquisextains.
Video Timeline: 00:50 Intro 00:50 Place d’Albertas 06:06 Fontaine Des Augustins 08:22 Fontaine de la Rotonde 11:05 Cr Mirabeau Street 18:32 Fontaine Du Roi René 20:54 Centre Ville 32:50 Place de l’Hôtel de Ville 38:03 Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence 44:06 Musée des Tapisseries 48:25 Place des Cardeurs
Front Covers: Science Magazine – November 12
Views: The Bonneville Salt Flats In Northwest Utah
The Bonneville Salt Flats are perfect for speed. Every year, cars and motorcycles break land speed records on the flat expanse of the Bonneville Salt Flats. It’s been a tradition for more than a century, and racers have built a thriving community around the salt races. But how did these salt flats form, and why are they disappearing now?
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