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E1
44 min 1. Aviation pioneers, train journeys, and ocean liners
One hundred years ago, between the world wars, the world became mobile: cities like Berlin grew rapidly, cars clogged the streets, and oceans were crossed in record time. And people conquered the skies: transatlantic crossings were celebrated worldwide.
E2
44 min 2. Airships, female pilots, and automobiles
One hundred years ago, the world seemed to shrink thanks to new possibilities for mobility: people took to the skies. For the first time, a zeppelin floated over Berlin, and long-distance air travel became affordable and commonplace.
A century ago, the world experienced a revolution in mobility. Cities like Berlin grew rapidly, with the Graf Zeppelin soaring over the city in 1928, sparking excitement for airship travel. These majestic airships made ocean crossings faster and more luxurious, and even enabled polar expeditions. At the same time, automobiles and motorcycles became staples for many, although streets became congested. Women like Amelia Earhart and Elly Beinhorn broke barriers in aviation, inspiring new possibilities for both genders in the field of technology. While air travel grew in popularity, trains remained the main long-distance transport. The era also saw an explosion of new mobility options, with faster, cheaper ways to travel across the globe, making the world seem smaller and more connected. However, this golden age of mobility would be cut short by the outbreak of World War II.
Genres: Documentary
Stars: Monika Oschek
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