World's Most Interesting Places Vol. 7 | 60 Minutes Full Episodes
21 Sep 2024 (16 days ago)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)