The Underground Clocks of Paris

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Have you ever wondered how cities kept time before the era of electronic clocks? In this video, we'll dive into the fascinating story of the Paris underground clock system. Developed by Austrian engineer Victor Popp in the late 19th century, this ingenious system revolutionized timekeeping, ensuring that everyone in Paris was on the same time down to the minute. Join me as we explore the intricate workings of the master clock, the network of underground pipes, and the simple yet effective mechanisms of the clocks themselves, and don't forget to stick around until the end to find out how you can win in the next giveaway.

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00:00 The Paris Pneumatic Clock Network
00:51 The History of Keeping Time
02:21 Understanding Mechanical Clocks
03:08 Victor Popp's Master Clock
04:50 Synchronizing the Clock System
06:30 Paris Underground Clock System

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Written and edited by Ewan Cunningham (https://www.instagram.com/ewan_cee/)
Narrated by: Beau Stucki (https://www.beaustucki.com/)
3D Modeler: Orkun Zengin

Music used in this video:

Symphony of Cold Blooded - Christian Andersen
Sprighly Pursuit - Cooper Cannell
Un Jour Etrange - Joe E. Lee
Sunset Trails - DJ Williams
Time Traveller - Tellsonic
Eternal Garden - Dan Henig
Double You - The Mini Vandals
Oceans - Bobby Renz
The English Affair - Howard-Harper Barnes

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