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Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris, also known as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, is one of the most iconic landmarks in Paris, France. The cathedral has stood for nearly 900 years, surviving wars, revolutions, and natural disasters. However, with the current threat of…
Potala palace
The Potala Palace, an awe-inspiring architectural marvel, is situated on the Red Hill in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. With its majestic white and red facades, this UNESCO World Heritage Site dominates the skyline, emanating a sense of grandeur…
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Altay mountains (Belukha)
This is Altay mountains －Belukha.
Mawangdui（King Ma's Mound）
Mawangdui, an archaeological site in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, holds great historical and cultural significance. Dating back to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE), it offers insights into the customs and culture of that era.
The site…
Vatnajökull national park aerial pano
This is the aerial pano of Vatnajökull national park
Kofar Mata Ancient Tye-Dye Pits
The ancient tie-dye pits located in Kano State, Nigeria, are a collection of man-made pits dating over six hundred years(1498) in which natural dyes are used by traditional artisans to dye textiles. The materials used for the dying are all natural.…
Natural Ingredients for traditional dye
This picture is of the three major ingredients used to create Natural Dye(Blue Indigo). The materials consist of Potassium(left), baba plant(bottom), Firewood ashes(top).
Mazu Temple
The most famous Mazu temple called Jenn Lann Temple in Taiwan
Papyrus
A piece of papyrus
Sugar Painting
Sugar painting picture
Seal Carving
Seal Carving picture
Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky tidal island located off the coast of Normandy, France. It is home to a stunning Gothic-style abbey that dates back to the 8th century and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The site has played an…
Mont Sai
Mont Saint-Michel is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France.
The Abbey atop Mont Saint-Michel swiftly rose to prominence as a major Christian West pilgrimage site and a seat of mediaeval culture where a significant quantity of…
Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel is a 15th-century chapel located in Midlothian, Scotalnd, and is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the country. The chapel has been featured in popular culture and is often associated with the myths and legends…
Ye Olde Burying Ground
Ye Olde Burying Ground is the oldest burial ground in the town of Lexington, MA. The earliest graves here mark back to the 1690s. This cemetery boasts graves of many prominent early Lexington settlers as well as the bodies of soldiers from both the…
Walden Pond
This historic pond may be more famous today for its swimming and beach access, however the location is stepped with history. Walden pond inspired author Henry David Thoreau to write his famous aptly named Walden book as an ode to the two and a half…
Six Nations Rugby Championship
The six countries involved in the six nations rugby championship displayed using rugby balls.
Midsummer
Midsummer celebration - Dancing around the maypole.
Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
Memphis and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur is a site that contains the most iconic and recognizable monuments of ancient Egyptian civilization. The pyramids and other funerary complexes located here, including the Great…
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the former Abbey of Saint-Rémi, and the Palace of Tau in Reims, France, collectively represent an outstanding example of Gothic architecture and art. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame is known for its stunning stained glass…
Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
Memphis and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur comprise some of the most iconic and impressive architectural achievements of ancient Egypt. Located just outside of modern-day Cairo, these pyramid complexes served as the final…
Venice and its Lagoon
Venice and its Lagoon is a cultural site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. The property consists of a group of 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon, located in northeastern Italy. The city of Venice, with its iconic canals, historic…
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Famous Vietnamese Iced Coffee, with condensed milk.
Vietnamese Phin Filter with Coffee
Vietnamese coffee brewing in preparation of iced coffee.
Vietnamese Coffee Phin Filter
Vietnamese Coffee Phin Filter
Vietnamese Coffee Terraced Plantation
These terraces were planted with coffee in Vietnam, several hours outside of mountainous Da Lat.
Uploaded from: http://flickr.com/photo/14279744@N03/2212677624
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City (Chinese: 紫禁城; pinyin: Zǐjìnchéng) is a palace complex in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China, at the center of the Imperial City of Beijing. It is surrounded by numerous opulent imperial gardens and temples including the 22 ha…
Roman Ship, c.150 AD
The Museum owns parts of the oldest seagoing sailing ship ever found in northern Europe. This is also the earliest example of a Romano-Celtic shipbuilding tradition that extended from the Danube in the east to France and Britain in the west. Vessels…
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The Museum owns parts of the oldest seagoing sailing ship ever found in northern Europe. This is also the earliest example of a Romano-Celtic shipbuilding tradition that extended from the Danube in the east to France and Britain in the west. Vessels…
Þingvellir National Park
Iceland's Pingvellir National Park is a location with enormous historical and cultural value. The
Alpingi, the world’s oldest parliamentary assembly in existence, was founded in the park in the
year 930 AD. For centuries, the Alpingi served as a…
Sundarbans National Park
Sundarbans National Park is a natural park, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is in the three river deltas of the Bay of Bengal: the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers. It is a world’s largest mangrove forest spanning at over…
Sagarmatha National Park (Mt Everest)
Known for its distinctive ecological and cultural features, Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal's
eastern Himalayas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and can be considered as a tangible,
immovable natural heritage site. The park, which is 1,148 square…
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
The Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple is a remarkable site in Telangana, India, also known as the Ramappa temple. It was constructed between 1123 and 1323 under the Kakatiya dynasty. This temple is a tribute to the Hindu deity Shiva and is one of the best…
Khangchendzonga National Park
Khangchendzonga National Park, in the Indian state of Sikkim, is a rare and rich mixed cultural and
natural heritage site which is tangible and immovable. The park is named after the
Khangchendzonga peak, the world's third highest peak, and…
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India is a stunning monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz his Mahal. The Taj Mahal is famous for its stunning exterior with…
The Historic Centre of Odesa
The Historic Centre of Odesa is an area within the city of Odesa that is currently endangered and that is characterised for its eclectic architecture, rapid growth and high cultural value.
The most remarkable building in the centre of Odesa is the…