Category Archives: objects
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Before history. The hero escapes from the Island of Mu minutes before it disappears into the seas. The hero’s brother would name the first man-made island in history after the island that once was. March, 1829. The first twenty-five
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Gaia and Sealey spoke for ten minutes. Julia remained a few steps away, drawing the man in her notebook. When she looked at him again, he was younger and his back was straight. As she got closer, Gaia was
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When the water level receded, it was construction time all over again. The underwater city, abandoned for a century, was rediscovered. Bridges, terraces, whole buildings were repaired. People moved from areas close to the forest to the inner parts of the
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Clotheslines as flags over the city. Every building a construction site. Every terrace the pavement of a new floor. Every windowsill the starting point for colored clotheslines where shirts, pants and sheets shared space with shoes (tied by their
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As the water level raised, it became harder to keep things dry. People built above existing buildings, one floor at a time, allowing those who lived at the lower floors to move to the newer additions, strengthening the construction above
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March, 1927. The average water level in the lagoon is eighty-six feet, the highest level recorded in history. March, 1930. The average water level in the lagoon is twenty-two feet. The Barrier protects the habitat from a sea level
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Julia sat on the steps of the white bridge, pulled out her notebook and began to draw what she saw. Buildings were no longer resting on stone, but on water, born from water and ready to sink. Children were playing
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Julia sat on the steps of the white bridge, pulled out her notebook and began to draw what she saw. Buildings were no longer resting on stone, but on water, born from water and ready to sink. Children were playing
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January, 1444. Legends of the community called Bagga reach the city. It is said to have lived within the Forest for over two centuries, finding harmony with the animals and the poisonous atmosphere. April, 1863. The Diver, the first
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Campo dei Fiori was flooded. In the distance, children were playing into the warm water. A blue fish, a school of fish, a few steps from Julia. She put one foot on the pavement, holding her breath while the
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You’ve seen four? Gaia nodded without saying a word, keeping an eye toward the water. This side is in the shade, it is difficult to spot jellyfish here, said Julia. Then come here, said Gaia, five. The stone bridge
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