From Pilgrimages To Parenting, How The World Has Transformed Over Time – News18

Last Updated:April 02, 2025, 11:34 is

The thread includes footage of the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903 that marked the beginning of aviation.

The world keeps changing as technology, culture and everyday life evolve. Recently, a thread on X (formerly Twitter) has caught social media’s attention by highlighting instances from history that show how much the world has transformed over the years.

It starts with the holy pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir. Decades ago, there were no proper pathways to reach the sacred site. Now, a paved route with shops and facilities is seen that make the journey easy for the devotees.

Another post highlights the evolution of strollers. Today’s four-wheeled strollers are a common sight but a century ago, things were very different. The video shows a woman using a two-wheeled structure with a wooden rectangular seat for the child.

The thread then offers a visual tour of the past. It includes glimpses of the Paghman Gardens in Afghanistan from 40 years ago, Northern England from 122 years ago and Constantinople (now Istanbul) in 1905. The transformation is evident.

A surprising inclusion is the first recorded rap song. The Jubalaires, an American music group, released Noah in 1946. Cut to today and we see countless rap artists that showcase how much the genre has evolved over the decades.

One of the most striking comparisons is from Hiroshima, Japan. A photo from 1945 shows the city in shambles from the atomic bomb dropped by the US during World War II. Today, Hiroshima is a modern city with advanced infrastructure. Similarly, a 1964 picture of Hong Kong looks very different from its urban landscape today.

The thread also showcases the Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, with an image from 1798 and a comparison to its well-preserved state today.

There is a clip that shows Paris, the world’s fashion capital, in the 1920s which offers what styles dominated the era. Videos of Berlin and London from the 1930s are also included in the post

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Next, we see a video from the 1908 London Olympics that features women competing in archery in blouses and skirts that contrast sharply with today’s sportswear.

Change is evident even without human intervention as shown in a video of Houtouwan, an abandoned fishing village near Shanghai. Once home to over 2,000 fishermen, it is now taken over by greenery as the houses are seen fully covered in vines.

Another video from the 1950s showcases a unique garage concept where a car was parked in a retractable structure that could disappear underground with the push of a switch. The thread also includes footage of the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903 which marked the beginning of aviation. Today, air travel is common and has become an essential part of our daily lives.

There is also a throwback video of the rock band The Rolling Stones performing live on TV nearly 60 years ago. The band – consisting of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts – is considered one of the most popular, influential and enduring bands of the rock era.

India has also seen its share of changes. One image shows the Kumbh Mela from years ago, with modest crowds. In contrast, the recently concluded event in Prayagraj saw crores of devotees gather for a holy dip.

The thread ends with historic views of Ayodhya’s grand Ram Mandir and the famous Tirupati temple.

The thread has caught significant attention online as it accumulated more than three million views.

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