A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, beware the bossy state, Britain’s party-animal prime minister (11:45) and, why America and China are one military accident away from disaster (18:00)
Monthly Archives: January 2022
Front Page View: The New York Times – January 17
Tilt-Shift Views: Cities & Landscapes Of Europe (4K)
This is a short compliation with some of the best shots from all Little Big World episodes that were released in 2021. Pandemic-wise there are mostly episodes from Europe except for the Los Angeles film, which was shot pre-pandemic.
Chapters 00:00 Ore Mountains, Germany 00:21 Hallstatt, Austria 00:31 Moldova 00:47 Venice, Italy 01:02 Danube Delta Romania 01:10 Romania 01:33 Sofia, Bulgaria 01:45 Los Angeles, USA 01:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Views: Winter In The High Desert, Northern Nevada
A wintry view of the high desert of northern Nevada. Videographer: Derek Reich.
Walking Tour: The Eiffel Tower In Paris, France (4K)
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.
Sunday Morning: News And Stories From London
Monocle’s Emma Nelson and panellists Vincent McAviney and Stephen Dalziel cover the weekend’s most interesting discussion topics, live from London.
Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – January 17
Front Page View: The New York Times – January 16
Walking Tour: Dublin – Capital Of Ireland (4K)
Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include Dublin Castle, dating to the 13th century, and imposing St Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. City parks include landscaped St Stephen’s Green and huge Phoenix Park, containing Dublin Zoo. The National Museum of Ireland explores Irish heritage and culture
Walking Tour: Dorsoduro District In Venice, Italy (4K)
Dorsoduro is Venice’s university district and the streets around the Campo Santa Margherita are filled with unpretentious eateries, indie shops and vintage fashion boutiques. After dark, informal bars draw a young local crowd. Important cultural destinations here include the Gallerie dell’Accademia, for classic Venetian masterpieces, and the waterside Peggy Guggenheim Collection, which houses modern works.
Timeline: 0:00:00 – Intro 0:01:09 – FONDAMENTA ZATTERE AL PONTE LONGO 0:06:58 – SOTOPORTEGO FIORAVANTE 0:07:47 – PONTE DE LA SCOAZZERA 0:08:33 – CAMPO S. TROVASO 0:09:04 – FONDAMENTA BONLINI 0:09:53 – PONTE S. TROVASO 0:10:27 – FONDAMENTA NANI 0:13:26 – FONDAMENTA ZATTERE AI GESUATI 0:18:48 – FONDAMENTA BRAGADIN 0:20:58 – CAMPO SAN VIO 0:21:50 – CALLE NUOVO SANT’AGNESE 0:23:33 – PONTE DELL’ACCADEMIA 0:26:06 – CAMPIELLO S. VIDAL
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