Why Time Is Made Up (and How Ships Broke the World Clock)

Is time even real? Or is it something we all just agreed on — and now can’t escape? From Babylonian star maps to ships that sail through time, this video takes you on a witty and eye-opening journey through the strange invention of time itself. ⏳ In this video, you’ll discover: How Babylonians made time divisible by 60 (and why your 6-year-old struggles with clocks) Why there are 27 hours in a 24-hour day Who invented the International Date Line — and why it was discovered by accident What happened when Magellan’s crew lost a whole day sailing around the world Why ships and trains forced us to invent time zones — and how ships still bend time today Why Greenwich Mean Time became the centre of the world What time means aboard a cruise ship (with insight from our First Officer on how “Ship’s Time” is decided) This isn’t just a story of clocks and calendars — it’s a deep-dive into what time means to us, how it shapes our lives, and why it’s the most precious (and least understood) thing we have.