Season 2 - 2023

Attack on Pearl Harbor(History)

The Pearl Harbor attack was a surprise air raid by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Force on the US naval base on Oahu Island in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. This attack caused the US to enter World War II on the side of the Allies. More than 2,400 Americans lost their lives in the attack, and six US ships were sunk or damaged.

In the months before the attack, negotiations were held between the US and Japan over the future of the Pacific. Among the Japanese demands were the US ending its sanctions against Japan, stopping its aid to China, and allowing access to the resources of the Dutch East Indies. Japan, anticipating a negative response from the US, sent out attack groups in November 1941 before receiving the Hull note, a note from the US asking Japan to withdraw from China and French Indochina. Japan planned the attack as a preventive action. Their goal was to prevent the US Pacific Fleet from interfering with the military operations they planned against the colonies of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and the US in Southeast Asia.

The attack completely ruined the relations between the US and Japan, and US President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on December 8, 1941. Congress approved Roosevelt’s request and the US officially entered World War II. The attack caused great anger and devastation among the US public, but also strengthened national unity and solidarity. The US became the biggest supporter of the Allies and the biggest enemy of Japan.

This NFT is an art piece that tells the historical significance of the Pearl Harbor attack. This NFT is designed as a memory of the US’s entry into World War II and the beginning of the struggle in the Pacific.

The Discovery of X-rays (Science)

Wilhelm Röntgen was a German physicist who accidentally discovered X-rays in 1895. X-rays are electromagnetic rays with very short wavelengths. These rays can penetrate most materials, but not dense ones like bones. This makes it possible to image the inside of the body with X-rays. The discovery of X-rays was a great advancement in physics and medicine. Röntgen received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for this discovery.

Röntgen enjoyed X-rays and did many experiments with them. He took X-ray images of his own hand, his wife’s hand, his friends’ and animals’ hands. He exposed various materials to X-rays to understand how they worked. He used the letter “X” to indicate that X-rays were an unknown type of ray. This name later became widespread as X-rays. Röntgen announced the discovery of X-rays to the whole world and shared his findings without taking any patent. Röntgen wanted X-rays to be beneficial to humanity.

This NFT is an art piece that tells the story of the discovery of X-rays. This NFT is designed to commemorate the memory of Röntgen and his contribution to science and humanity.

Opening of Omnia Pathé (Art)

Omnia Pathe opened in Paris on December 14, 1906, as the world's first movie theater. This theater was part of the Pathé company founded by French film producer and distributor Charles Pathé.

Omnia Pathe is a luxurious hall with a capacity of 250 seats, equipped with electric lights and decorated with red velvet curtains. The hall was showing silent films produced by Pathé. At the opening of the hall, a silent short film called “Le pendu” directed by Louis J. Gasnier was screened.

Omnia Pathe is an important milestone in the history of cinema. This theater contributed to the acceptance of cinema as a form of art and entertainment. The theater has increased the number and diversity of cinema audiences. The hall also pioneered the development of cinema technology and aesthetics. Omnia Pathe was renovated in 1912 and a balcony was added. The theater switched to sound films in the 1930s. The hall operated until 1987 and was later converted into a toy store.

This NFT is a work of art depicting the launch of Omnia Pathe. This NFT is designed to celebrate the birth and evolution of cinema.

The Invention of the Transistor (Technology)

The transistor is a semiconductor electronic component that is used to amplify, switch and perform logical operations on signals in electronic circuits. The transistor was discovered in 1947 by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain and William Shockley at Bell Laboratories. The transistor created a revolution in electronic technology. The discovery of the transistor had a great impact on technology for the following reasons,

#The transistor was much smaller, cheaper, more durable and more energy efficient than the vacuum tubes that were used before. This reduced the size, cost and power consumption of electronic devices.

#The transistor could be used as a switch that could be turned on and off very quickly with electrical energy. This made it possible to build digital computers, microprocessors and memories.

#The transistor could amplify sound, image, data and other signals. This contributed to the development of communication, radio, television, satellite, radar and other electronic systems.

The transistor is considered one of the most important inventions of the 20th century. The transistor enabled great progress in electronics, computer, communication and many other technology fields. The transistor is the foundation of modern technology.

This NFT is an art piece that tells the historical significance of the transistor. This NFT is designed to celebrate the birth and development of the transistor and its contribution to science and humanity.

It's Playtime (Entertainment)

PlayStation One was the first console of the PlayStation brand, launched by Sony in 1994 in Japan and in 1995 in North America and Europe. PlayStation One was a breakthrough in the gaming industry, as it introduced 3D graphics, CD-ROM technology, and a wide range of genres and titles to a mass audience. PlayStation One competed with Nintendo and Sega, the dominant players of the time, and managed to surpass them in sales and popularity. PlayStation One sold over 100 million units worldwide and became the first console to achieve this milestone.

PlayStation One was not only a gaming device, but also a cultural phenomenon. PlayStation One appealed to a new generation of gamers who were looking for more mature, realistic, and diverse experiences than the ones offered by the previous consoles. PlayStation One also collaborated with the music, fashion, and alternative scenes of the UK and other countries, creating a distinctive brand identity and image. PlayStation One was associated with innovation, creativity, and quality, and influenced the tastes and preferences of millions of people.

This NFT is an art piece that tells the historical significance of PlayStation One. This NFT is designed to celebrate the birth and development of PlayStation One and its contribution to the entertainment culture.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Responsibility)

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a day that aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 and is observed every year on 3 December.

Persons with disabilities are among the most marginalized and excluded groups in the world. They face multiple barriers to access education, health care, employment, social protection, and participation in decision-making. They are also more likely to experience poverty, violence, discrimination, and stigma.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of persons with disabilities to society, and to advocate for their inclusion and empowerment. The day also calls for action to remove the obstacles that prevent persons with disabilities from enjoying their human rights and fundamental freedoms. The day is aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which pledges to leave no one behind and to ensure that no one is left furthest behind.

This NFT is an art piece that reflects the theme and spirit of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This NFT is designed to raise awareness and solidarity for persons with disabilities, and to recognize their dignity, diversity, and potential.