Wind Across Human History
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Wind has always been used by humankind.
Wind Across Human History
The wind was first used by sailing boats even before 3000 B.C. Thus, it made the exploration of the world possible, and also allowed the development of commerce by facilitating trade all over the planet.
In the 13th Century, man started to use the wind to drive mills that allowed him to grind corn. These mills often characterized whole landscapes.
Such is the case in the Netherlands, which still keep visible traces of their economic importance in past centuries. They also fed the collective imagination, thanks to Don Quixote, the hero of Cervantes, who dared to confront them.
In the 20th century, mill techniques have improved considerably. Man has discovered how to produce electricity using the force of the wind. Thus, the invention of turbines.
He's always been familiar with wind and has learned how to exploit it ever more efficiently. The future of this inexhaustible resource is therefore in his hands…
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