Published: Aug 25, 2024
Duration: 00:00:56
Category: News & Politics
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what's something people don't know about the Lisbon earthquake of 1755 let me blow your mind November 1st 1755 lisban Portugal a tranquil morning Shattered by one of History's deadliest earthquakes the ground shook with a magnitude of 8.5 to 9.0 buildings crumbled Cathedrals fell and fires raged but wait there's more moments after the Quake a massive tsunami swept in drowning the city in chaos it wasn't just the destruction the Quake changed Europe's philosophical landscape Enlightenment thinkers like voler questioned faith and reason the event literally reshaped the world both physically and intellectually Lisbon rebuilt itself From the Ashes becoming a symbol of resilience next time you stroll through its streets remember they were born from catastrophe and rebirth history isn't just dates and facts it's stories that shaped our world what other historical shakeups interest you drop a comment below and don't forget to like And subscribe for more epic history shorts