This captivating video of New York City from the late 1920s has been given new life through colorization, restoration, and the addition of immersive sound design by Youtuber NASS. The footage offers a vivid glimpse into the bustling streets of the Big Apple during one of its most iconic eras, including several views of Times Square both during the day and at night! It also runs at a smooth 60 frames per second, providing a level of clarity and detail that was unimaginable during the era it captures.

In a world where history can often seem distant and disconnected, this remastered piece of history provides a bridge to the past. So, sit back, relax, and prepare to be transported to the New York City of the 1920s, where history truly comes to life in full color and sound.

If you liked this post, be sure to check out this video from New Orleans in the 1920s as well: Step Back in Time with Remastered Footage of 1920s New Orleans.

English, the linguistic powerhouse we know today, has its roots in the intricate annals of history. It’s a West Germanic language, with its very name going back to the ancient Germanic people who ventured to the shores of Great Britain – the Angles. As time rolled on, English became the dominant language not just in the UK but also in Ireland, the USA, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and beyond, reaching the tongues of a staggering 1.5 billion people worldwide. Behold the untold story of English!

In the video above, Linguist Olly Richards dives deep into the annals of history to uncover the influences that shaped English into what it is today. The Anglo-Saxons, the indelible impact of the Church, waves of immigration, and the Viking invasions all left their marks on the evolution of this common tongue. But that’s not all; luminaries like Chaucer and Shakespeare played their part by introducing new words, enriching the lexicon.

And then, there was the Great Vowel Shift, a phenomenon that began in the 15th century. It announced a profound transformation in the way people pronounced their vowels, paving the way for early modern English. Simultaneously, the invention of the printing press revolutionized communication, making it easier for common English to become the lingua franca. Standardized spelling, punctuation, and grammar became the norm, putting an end to the haphazard spellings of words.

So there you have it, the untold tale of English, a language forged through migrations, invasions, literature, and linguistic shifts, and finally polished to brilliance by the printing press. A language that has, over time, become a global force connecting people across continents and cultures.