Empire of Dust is a documentary that shows a Chinese Railway Engineering Company trying to rebuild 300km of road in the Congo. It shows the stark cultural differences between Chinese and Congolese and why Africa remains a hopeless dump.
Here are the best clips from the documentary.
“Black drivers think they can fly when they accelerate. The wheels spin like crazy” /1
Did you know?
Dust corners are triangle-shaped pieces, usually made of brass or nickel, that are used to prevent dust from accumulating in corners and typically on staircases.
They originated during the Victorian era.
This green screen is for sun protection allowing outer dining and activity in a fresh environment, with a consistent temperature reduction during the summer
[concept by Hideo Kumaki Architect Office]
Ich bin ein dude, der es mag, wenn alle Innenräume auf ca. 14 grad runter gekühlt sind 🥶
Ich rocke auch im Sommer meistens hoodies und Lederjacken, gelegentlich auch Pelzmäntel
El Hotzo würde sicher sagen: das ist schlecht! Mir reicht ein kleiner solarbetriebener Handventilator
Das ist auch der einzige Fan, den er hat
*Get it? Ventilator = fan (auf Englisch)
The Lord of the Rings isn't just an epic fantasy — it's a deeply Christian story.
It's packed with subtle religious themes you may not have noticed.
Instead of one Christ figure, there are three... (thread) 🧵