Have you ever wondered how canals changed the way cities developed? For thousands of years, people have built canals to transport goods, control water flow and connect places. From ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to medieval Europe, they transformed cities like Venice and Bruges into trade hubs. The Netherlands took this even further—by the 17th century, they were designing waterways that shaped cities such as Amsterdam.
Spiegelgracht canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Today in History
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Happy Boxing Day!
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Ribblehead Viaduct, North Yorkshire, England
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International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend
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Kingfisher
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Summer solstice
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Picture perfect
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A longstanding ode to love
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An underwater paradise
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Giants of the Southern Ocean
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Leadenhall Market, London
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Celebrating World Olive Tree Day
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Vasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon, Portugal
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A different kind of toucan
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European river otter
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Palazzo Zuccari, Rome
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Tree of Life, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
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Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Festivus
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Something to ‘bee’ thankful for
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Doves of peace
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Blueberries growing in the wild
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World Wildlife Day
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Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden
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Guy Fawkes Night
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A glimpse of the grandest of canyons
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