Navigation

5 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it.

Tracing two centuries of industrial waterways through the Chelmer NavigationThis documentary marks the bicentenary of the completion of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, offering a historical look at its development since 1797.
How humans mastered the art of finding their wayExplore the evolution of navigation by comparing human technological milestones with the natural systems animals use to traverse the globe. This video examines how we moved from b…
Why 'straight' lines are never actually straight in navigationIf you steer a ship or plane on a constant bearing, you aren't necessarily traveling in a straight line. Because of the Earth's curvature, maintaining a fixed heading creates a rh…
Why your compass heading is rarely your actual pathWhen navigating a vessel or aircraft, pointing the nose in one direction does not guarantee you will travel in that direction. Between shifting magnetic poles and the metal in you…
The unsung navigator who guided Amelia Earhart into the PacificHistory often remembers the face of the pioneer, but rarely the expertise that made the journey possible. This video explores the overlooked role of Fred Noonan in the 1937 disapp…