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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1.6 km) strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The structure links the U.S. city of San Francisco, California—the northern tip of the San…
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…
Sydney Opera House at Sunset
Sydney Opera House at Sunset. View across Circular Quay from Four Seasons Hotel
Sydney Opera House at Sunset
Sydney Opera House at Sunset. View across Circular Quay from Four Seasons Hotel
Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral viewed from Senate Square
Itsukushima Shrine
A photo of Itsukushima Shrine taken at high-tide at night.
Thangka of Buddha with the One Hundred Jataka Tales, Tibet
Thangka of Buddha with the One Hundred Jataka Tales, Tibet, 13th-14th century, 114.3 x 84.4 cm.
Mogao Caves IS5110 2022
Carved into the cliffs above the Dachuan River, the Mogao Caves comprise the largest, most richly endowed, and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art in the world. It was first constructed in 366AD and represents the great achievement of…
Stac an Armin
"Stac an Armin The northern end and steep western side of Stac an Armin with Boreray in the background." - Richard Webb
Stac an Armin is a sea stack within St Kilda. At 196m tall, it is the highest sea stack in Scotland and the British Isles.
Numerous gannets flying around Stac an Armin
Stac an Armin is a sea stack within St Kilda. At 196m tall, it is the highest sea stack in Scotland and the British Isles. This image shows many gannets flying around Stac an Armin.
The Remaining Standing Stones of Stenness
Image taken in 2014 of the Standing Stones of Stenness, showing three out of four of the remaining stones.
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
The Virupaksha or the Pampapathi temple is the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi.
El Jem Amphitheatre
Interior of the Amphitheatre of El Jem
Amphitheatre of El Jem
The Amphitheatre of El Jem was built in 238 AD and is located in the town of El Djem in Tunisia. At the time it was built, El Djem was known as Thysdrus, which was a Roman province. It was built for spectator events, and is one of the biggest…
The Red Cloud Golden Peak of the mount fanjinshan
The scenery of Moutain Fanjing
Gorham's Cave 360 Virtual Tour
A 360 tour taken from Gorham's Cave's Viewing Platform. The platform was created to allow visitors to view the entrances of Gorham's Cave Complex from the mainland, and to provide information on the heritage site. Gorham's Cave Complex is a UNESCO…
Calypso Music Genre
Calypso music is a genre in which communicates and revolves around social commentary. Calypso was developed by West African slaves who were brought to the Caribbean in the eighteenth century. Original tradition would have a local bard telling stories…
Steel Pan
Following emancipation in 1834, former slaves were allowed to participate in the Trinidad Carnival, however African-descended percussive performance was heavily targeted by restrictive government bills which banned many common percussive instruments…
Calon Lan Song of Wales
Calon Lan is a Welsh song which was written as a hymn in the 1890s. Both lyric writer and composer, Daniel James and John Hughes respectively, were born into poverty and worked industrial jobs from their teenage years (Felin Fach 2020). The song was…
The summer palace - Pai Yun Dian
The building complex of the Paiyun dian was built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and used to repay great gratitude. The entire scenic area covers an area of about 8,000 square meters. Centered on the Cloud Paiyun Temple, it consists of…
Calypso Music Genre - Media
Calypso music is a genre in which communicates and revolves around social commentary. Calypso was developed by West African slaves who were brought to the Caribbean in the eighteenth century. Original tradition would have a local bard telling stories…
The Summer Palace document of Beijing
"In December 1998, UNESCO included the Summer Palace on its World Heritage List. It declared the Summer Palace 'a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such…
The Summer Palace Image of Bejing
Buddha incense Pavilion on Longevity Mountain, Kunming Lake in the foreground.
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Pai Yun Dian, Hall for Dispelling the Clouds
Beijing Summer Palace
Buddha incense Pavilion on Longevity Mountain, Kunming Lake in the foreground.
Audio description of the Calanais Standing Stones
An audio description of the Calanish standing stones which can be used as an alternative to the textural description. Details the history, myths and legends behind the stones.
Audio description of the Ring of Brodgar
An audio description of the Ring of Brodgar, detailing its history and associated legends and stories. An alternative to the textural description provided.
Audio description of the Odin Stone
An audio description covering the history of the Odin Stone, including the legends and stories behind it. An alternative to the textual description.
Audio description of the Standing Stones of Stenness
This audio details the history behind the Standing Stones of Stenness, including the legends and stories told about the stones. It is an alternative to the textual description presented.
3d model of the Calanais Standing Stones
A 3D model illustrating the central stone circle of the Calanais Standing Stones, along with the chambered cairn and rows and avenues of standing stones. Is it thought that the stone circle and its central stone circle was erected first around…
Calanais Standing Stones
The image taken in 2014 shows the central stone circle within the Calanais Standing Stones as the sun appears to to set.
Aerial view of the Calanais Standing Stones
An aerial view of the Calanais Standing Stones taken in 2008, showing the stone circle and the rows and avenues of standing stones around it.