Via Strange Company, not only do we learn that a medieval token of affection, a tin badge in the shape of a turtledove with the inscription “Amor vincit omnia” was found by the port crane of Gdánsk, we also find out that its discovery is owing to an extensive renovation project to preserve the thirteenth century technological and architectural marvel on the Motława. The crane, human-powered by crew running hamster wheel fashion on treadmills was capable of hoisting cargo and shipbuilding materials weighing several tonnes, has been closed to the public since 2020 but will soon reopen with new exhibits on the city’s mercantile history with holographic docents and period characters to act as guides. More from t he History Blog at the link above.
synchronoptica
one year ago: conspiracy theories about walkable cities plus sending a terminator back in time to save the human internet
two years ago: Saint Mesrop Mashtots plus Chess ‘72
three years ago: first and final frames, ten rules of good design plus more bardcore
four years ago: custom facial coverings
five years ago: AI-generated faces plus new names for very large and very small numbers