Скачать или смотреть New York History: New Amsterdam 1600-1626 – The Settlement Before the City (AI Reconstruction)

This is Part 1 of an AI reconstruction series exploring New York in the 1600s, beginning with life on Manahatta and the first European contact.

Before New York, there was Manahatta — green hills, forested shores, and Lenape paths shaping an island long before skyscrapers rose.

Explore the rich history of Manhattan, tracing its origins from the serene island inhabited by Native American tribes to the bustling city we know today. This journey highlights the early days of New Amsterdam and the key events that shaped New York’s development. Witness the transformation of this iconic land over time.

This documentary-style video traces the transformation of Manhattan from an Indigenous homeland to the early Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam. From Henry Hudson’s 1609 voyage aboard the Halve Maen, to the rise of trading posts, Fort Amsterdam, and the 1626 transaction associated with Peter Minuit, this episode sets the foundation for how New York began.

Created using AI-assisted visuals and historical research, this reconstruction shows what Manhattan may have looked like before skyscrapers, streets, and modern city life.

Part 2 will continue the story, following the expansion of New Amsterdam and the forces that reshaped the island into colonial New York.