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Tang Dynasty Mural Painting Techniques
Tang Dynasty mural painting techniques represent one of the highest achievements of ancient Chinese art. Originating during the 7th to 9th centuries, these murals are known for their fluid lines, vibrant mineral-based pigments, and lifelike…
Tang Dynasty Mural Painting Techniques
Tang Dynasty mural painting techniques represent one of the highest achievements of ancient Chinese art. Originating during the 7th to 9th centuries, these murals are known for their fluid lines, vibrant mineral-based pigments, and lifelike…
Tang Dynasty Mural Painting Techniques
Tang Dynasty mural painting techniques represent one of the highest achievements of ancient Chinese art. Originating during the 7th to 9th centuries, these murals are known for their fluid lines, vibrant mineral-based pigments, and lifelike…
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz…
Tags: Cultural Monument, india
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is a huge mausoleum and mosque built of white marble. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to commemorate his concubine. The construction of it lasted 22 years from 1631 to 1653. Located on the right side of the Yamuna River, in the…
Tainan Confucian Temple
The temple was built in 1665 during the Koxinga dynasty (Ming dynasty). In 1685, soon after the Taiwan was annexed by the Qing dynasty, the first Taiwan Regional Chief Administrator Chou Chang and Taiwan Prefecture Magistrate Chiang Yu-ying began…
Tags: Ancient China
Ta Moko: Māori Traditional Tattooing
Ta Moko is the traditional tattooing practice of the Māori people of Aotearoa (New Zealand), distinguished by intricate spiral patterns carved into the skin. Unlike decorative tattoos, Ta Moko is deeply symbolic, representing one's genealogy, social…
Tags: #Aotearoa, #CulturalIdentity, #Indigenous, #Māori, #TaMoko, #Tattoo
Sydney Opera House
Inaugurated in 1973, The Sydney Opera House is Australia's most famous building and one of the Worlds most famous sites. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007. It is an icon of 20th century architecture and is a stunning sculpture…
Tags: Australia, Opera, Performing-Arts
Sword of Goujian
Goujian sword, the king of Yue in the spring and Autumn period, is a bronze weapon of Yue in the late spring and Autumn period. It was made about 2500 years ago. It is a first-class cultural relic in China. It was unearthed from tomb 1 of Wangshan…
Svalbard Archipelago
Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago situated between mainland Norway and the North Pole, is known for its remote wilderness, glacial landscapes and diverse Arctic ecosystems. The region is home to massive ice sheets, permafrost and unique wildlife,…
Svalbard Archipelago
Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago situated between mainland Norway and the North Pole, is known for its remote wilderness, glacial landscapes and diverse Arctic ecosystems. The region is home to massive ice sheets, permafrost and unique wildlife,…
Suzhou Museum
Suzhou Museum, which is a marvelous combination of the modern and ancient style of architecture, designed by one of the world's most famous architects, Ieoh Ming Pei. This cultural heritage is precious not only result from those valuable relics…
Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick
Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick is the first museum in China to display the "Imperial Kiln Brics". Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick, is the ancient bricks specially made for the royal…
Tags: Ancient
Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick
Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick is the first museum in China to display the "Imperial Kiln Brics". Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick, is the ancient bricks specially made for the royal…
Tags: Ancient
Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick
Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick is the first museum in China to display the "Imperial Kiln Brics". Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick, is the ancient bricks specially made for the royal…
Tags: Ancient
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
Suomenlinna is a sea fortress off the coast of Helsinki, Finland.
Building of the fortress first began in 1748 when Finland was under Swedish rule. Its purpose was to strengthen Sweden’s defences in the Baltic Sea after Sweden had suffered areal…
Tags: Architecture, Finland, Fortification, Fortress
Sundarbans National Park
Sundarbans National Park, located at the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal, is a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity and unique ecosystem. This extensive network of tidal…
Tags: National Park
SUNDARBAN Tour - The Natural Shield on Earth | Sundarban National Park Delta - Sundarban Documentary
Sundarban Tour in Sundarban National Park, Sundarban tour inside largest mangrove forest on earth and Sundarban Delta. But Sundarbans in West Bengal is now in high alert due to the rise of Sea water level. This is a long term effect of Global…
Tags: Nature
Summer Palace
"The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing." From Wikipedia
Sukur Cultural Landscape
The Sukur Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Mandara Mountains of north-eastern Nigeria. This landscape encompasses the Sukur settlement, which is notable for its unique architecture, agricultural terraces, and cultural…
Tags: #CulturalHeritage, #sukur
Sukur Cultural Landscape
The Sukur Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Mandara Mountains of northeastern Nigeria. This landscape encompasses the Sukur settlement, which is notable for its unique architecture, agricultural terraces, and cultural…
Tags: #immovableheritage, #sukur
Sugar Painting
Chengdu sugar painting is a unique traditional handicraft that integrates folk arts and crafts with cuisine. It is mainly popular in Chengdu, Sichuan Province and its surrounding areas. In the past, it was also called inverted sugar cake, sugar baba…
Tags: Ancient China
Subak, Ancient Water Irrigation System, Bali
The cultural landscape of Bali consists of lowland rice terraces and their temples, covering a 19,500-hectare area. The temples act as focal points within this cooperative water management system of canals and weirs, known as Subak. Although the…
Tags: #bali, #hindutemple, #indonesia, #subak, #ubud
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric megalithic structure on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, two miles (3 km) west of Amesbury. It consists of an outer ring of vertical sarsen standing stones, each around 13 feet (4.0 m) high, seven feet (2.1 m) wide,…
Tags: bronze, historical site
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument constructed from around 3000 BC to 2000 BC and located in Wiltshire, England. Stonehenge is composed of a circle of giant standing stones each around 4 meters high and 2.1 meters wide and with a weight of more…
Tags: Cultural Site, UK
Stoic Philosophy & Mental Well-being (Marcus Aurelius)
Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and philosopher, left behind writings that remain profoundly relevant today. His reflections in Meditations are core texts of Stoicism, a philosophy focused on resilience, self-discipline, and virtue. This project…
Stoic Philosophy & Mental Well-being (Marcus Aurelius)
Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and philosopher, left behind writings that remain profoundly relevant today. His reflections in Meditations are core texts of Stoicism, a philosophy focused on resilience, self-discipline, and virtue. This project…
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the United States, and it was created by a partnership between the United States and France. It is one of the major landmarks of New York. And when people enter the United States from New York Harbour, they could…
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty, is a symbol of the United States, and it was created by a partnership between the United States and France. It is one of the major landmarks of New York.And when people enter the United States from New York Harbour, they could…
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty, is a symbol of the United States, and it was created by a partnership between the United States and France. It is one of the major landmarks in New York.And when people enter the United States from New York Harbour, they could…
Standing Stones of Stenness
It is thought that the Standing Stones of Stenness were built over 5000 years ago in 3100 - 2900 BC and is therefore considered one of the earliest henges in Britain. The Standing Stones of Stenness are part of a world heritage site called “The Heart…
St. Peter's Basilica Church
St. Peter's Basilica is a magnificent Christian church located in Vatican City and is also one of the major cathedrals of the Catholic Church. Named after Saint Peter the Apostle, it is one of the most important holy sites in the Catholic faith. The…
Tags: art
St. Kilda
St Kilda is a world heritage site which is the only one in the UK which holds dual status for being both a natural and cultural heritage site. It is an isolated Scottish archipelago situated far to the west of the Isle of Benbecula (an island in…
St. Andrews Cathedral
Built in 1158 St Andrews Cathedral sits on the grounds of the oldest University in Scotland. Its value lies not only in tourism, but in the very foundation of the University. The cathedral has suffered from time and wear and was largely ignored in…
St. Andrews Cathedral
Built in 1158 St Andrews Cathedral sits on the grounds of the oldest University in Scotland. Its value lies not only in tourism, but in the very foundation of the University. The cathedral has suffered from time and wear and was largely ignored in…
St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most iconic landmarks in London, England. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1710 after the Great Fire of London, it is a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture. Its massive dome—one of the…
St Madoes Pictish Stone
A magnificent piece of early medieval sculpture, the Pictish St Madoes cross-slab, dates to the eighth century AD. Its imagery powerfully symbolises the authority of the Christian church. The whole is dominated by the ring-headed cross that fills…
Tags: Perth Museum, St Madoes Stone
St Kilda - 1880
We created the very successful 'Virtual St Kilda' exhibit for Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum, North Uist in 2014 and again as an updated exhibit with improved technologies and graphics 10 years later in 2024.
St Kilda was declared by UNESCO as a…
St Kilda
St. Kilda is a volcanic archipelago to the west of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides islands and is a prime example of natural heritage. During the height of the breeding season the archipelago is home to nearly one million seabirds. The size and diversity…