The tales
Small things. Big stories.
Every tale starts with something you can see today and ends with you seeing the world a little differently. Each one has its own film, its record and every source.
Thousands died at sea because of this
Fifteen sailors, a prison, a storm, and the circle painted on almost every cargo ship.
Why Japan runs on two electricities
Eastern Japan runs at 50 hertz, western Japan at 60.
Why GPS is free for everyone
It was built for the military. Then it was opened to everyone.
Who owns the sea?
For centuries, only a narrow strip along each coast.