New York - Before the City
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a fascinating TED talk that unveils a 3D map of Manhattan's pre-colonial ecology, meticulously reconstructed by Eric Sanderson. Discover the island's original landscape of hills, rivers, and wildlife 400 years ago, when Times Square was a wetland and modern conveniences were unimaginable. Learn how this detailed block-by-block recreation provides insight into the area's rich natural history and transformation into the bustling metropolis we know today.
Syllabus
Intro
Act 1 A Map Found
Act 2 Re reconstructed
Act 3 Re reconstructed
Epilogue
Taught by
TED
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