Le cabinet de curiosités de Laurent Gauthier : “Manipulations” 2013
Alden staRRcar, 1966. A proposal by William Alden for a dual-mode transit system whereby electrically powered vehicles could be driven independently before joining up with a tracked network which would take over both powering and navigating the unit thus making the vehicle autonomous for longer journeys. The idea was developed by Boeing Vertol into a much larger tracked vehicle for 20 people that became the Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit system which first opened for service in 1975, and with the exception of a closure for expansion, has remained in service ever since
Games, Sports & Recreation in Ancient Egypt
Although the ancient Egyptians are often depicted as death-obsessed and dour, they actually had a great appreciation for life and their culture reflected their belief in existence as an eternal journey imbued with magic. Life was a gift from the gods and people were expected to enjoy that gift as fully as possible.
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