As we embark on a visual journey, let’s explore breathtaking landscapes bristling with greenery, scintillating city skylines under the neon glow, vintage shots of old architecture, cozy home interiors, and delectable culinary delights that tempt all taste buds.
Shaman Initiation (1914)
The Hamatsa shaman’s initiation involved seclusion in the woods, mastering spiritual forces, symbolising death and rebirth. Post-ritual, they could evoke supernatural power, often astounding observers with dramatic displays of their new divine connection on November 13, 1914.
Navigation Hotline Pre-Google (1963)
In 1963, before the Internet or GPS, the world’s first “navigation hotline” was operated by the Automobile Association in the UK. Operators would guide lost drivers using paper maps, blurring the line between technology and human assistance.
Mile-High Cake (1947)
Queen Elizabeth II’s 9 ft tall, 500 lbs wedding cake in 1947, known as “The 10,000 mile wedding cake,” had ingredients sourced from Australia and South Africa, highlighting ties within the British Commonwealth.
