Water Stories
As long as humanity exists, water will play a central role in our stories. What influence did water have on our lives in the past? And how does it affect us now and in the future?
The Role of Water
Many cultures and religions have stories about floods: great inundations sent to punish humanity. Even in this era of climate change and rising sea levels, many people fear losing their lives and homes to water. Unfortunately, this fear is not entirely unfounded…
Humanity cannot survive without water. We drink it and need it for washing. Additionally, we use water to grow food and generate energy. We are increasingly able to use water to our advantage, but will we ever truly gain control over it?
In our water stories, we explore the role of water in our lives. Who are the most renowned water engineers: those who use water in clever and creative ways for human benefit? What other floods have occurred before and after the Great Flood of 1953? And how do people view water today?
"One day, we will surrender this land to the waves with a sigh of relief."
