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Further Reading | Ecopolis München 2019
Through the Eyes of Children | Ecopolis München 2019
The physical Ecopolis München 2019 exhibition also included a station for younger visitors. Every station was told as a story for children. After an adult reads the stories to the children, they could draw their impressions on paper at a nearby table. This station was created by Isabelle Hermannstädter.
A Walk Through the Ruins (India) | A 360º Visual Journey
In this chapter from the virtual exhibition “Global Environments: A 360º Visual Journey,” Vikas Lakhani’s 360° video takes the viewer on a walk through the villages of Vondh and Adhoi, in the Kutch region of Gujarat that was devastated by a 7.7 Mw earthquake on 26 January 2001. It explores the traditional housing the meaning of development in the region where the ruins of these villages stand as memorials and symbols of failed government relocation policies.
Introduction: “Quite a chapter in the history of the West” | CB&Q Railroad
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad played an important role in the transformation of settlement, agriculture, commerce, and recreation in North America. This is the introductory chapter of the virtual exhibition “Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad” by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson.
“The sun will be requested to rise and set by railroad time” | CB&Q Railroad
This is Chapter 1 of the virtual exhibition “Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad” by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson. It includes the story of how the Standard Time System was adopted in the US.
US Government Land Grants: “A pleasure to break the wild prairie” | CB&Q Railroad
This is Chapter 2 of the virtual exhibition “Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad” by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson. The chapter discusses the impact of US land grants for railroad and settlement development especially in the states of Missouri and Nebraska.
“Room eno’ for all”: Promotion of Settlement in Iowa and Nebraska | CB&Q Railroad
This is Chapter 3 is of the virtual exhibition “Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad” and focuses on the Burlington’s promotion of settlement in Iowa and Nebraska.