World's Most Interesting Places Vol. 7 | 60 Minutes Full Episodes

21 Sep 2024 (2 months ago)
World's Most Interesting Places Vol. 7 | 60 Minutes Full Episodes

Chernobyl (11s)

  • The Chernobyl disaster, which occurred 30 years ago, continues to pose a threat due to the presence of radioactive material that could cause widespread contamination. (26s)
  • A massive arch, funded by over 40 countries, is being constructed to permanently seal the damaged reactor. (1m36s)
  • The exclusion zone surrounding Chernobyl remains largely uninhabitable, with abandoned towns like Pripyat serving as a stark reminder of the disaster's impact. (5m4s)

Gold Rush (13m15s)

  • The Yukon Territory in Canada has experienced a resurgence of gold seekers due to recent discoveries. (13m32s)
  • Sean Ryan, a former trapper and mushroom picker, has become a successful prospector, attributing his success to his understanding of the land gained through mushroom hunting. (20m1s)
  • The Canadian government's decision to open the Peel Watershed, a pristine wilderness area, to mining has sparked controversy, with environmentalists and indigenous communities expressing concerns about potential environmental damage. (23m39s)

Space Archaeology (26m47s)

  • Archaeologists discovered a limestone block, believed to be part of the tomb they were excavating, which they consider a significant find. (29m1s)
  • Archaeologists are using satellite imagery to identify potential archaeological sites by looking for shapes and variations in vegetation that suggest human activity. (32m29s)
  • Looting of archaeological sites increased after the Arab Spring in 2011, prompting the excavation of a specific tomb to preserve and protect the remaining artifacts. (36m21s)

Saving History (39m39s)

  • The Coliseum, the largest surviving wonder of the ancient world, was built by slaves in 10 years and could seat approximately 50,000 people. (40m49s)
  • The basement of the Coliseum was a labyrinth of corridors, dungeons, and cages, and wooden elevators raised by ropes and pulleys led to trap doors in the stage. (43m30s)
  • Diego Della Valle, CEO of Tod’s, is funding a much-needed restoration of the Coliseum, a project that is expected to take three years. (46m17s)

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