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Sketch of the Stones of Stenness from 1818 (estimated)."The title along the bottom of the sheet reveals that William Daniell drew this sketch of the standing stones at Stenness, probably in 1818. The…
Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère ValleyPrehistoric cave painting from the Lascaux cave within the Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
The Lascaux Cave was discovered in 1940 and forms part of the Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley in southwestern France. This site has helped to…
St. Kildans sitting on the village street, 1886.There is no information on the exact location of this image, but wikipedia states that it depicts St. Kildans sitting on the village street and that…
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…
Ceilidhs are an informal form of dancing which is very popular in Scotland. The word ceilidh comes from Gaelic and traditionally referred to a…
Northern Constabulary Pipe Band Fundraising Ceilidh at North Kessock near Inverness ScotlandImage shows people in the middle of a ceilidh dance at the Northern Constabulary Community Pipe Band's Fundraising Ceilidh in North Kessock. Several…
Entrance to the Cave of AltamiraThe entrance to the Cave of Altamira in Northern Spain.
The cave of Altamira is a cave complex situated within Northern Spain and contains paleolithic cave art. It is one of the seven caves within Northern…
Part of the Ring of Brodgar"Ring of Brodgar, formerly known as the Ring of Brogar, a neolithic stone circle and henge monument, with the Loch of Harray in the background." -…
The Ring of Brodgar is a stone circle and henge located about six miles north-east of Stromness on Mainland in Orkney, Scotland. It is located 1.3…
Part of the Ring of BrodgarAn image showing part of the Ring of Brodgar, taken in 2011.
A sketch of standing stones in Orkney, thought to be a sketch of the Ring of Brogdar"This drawing was by a J. Mc [?], the rest of the name now being lost. It may date from 1807. This picture, although labelled Stenness, may actually…
3D Model of the Ring of Brodgar"Ring of Brodgar, Orkney. Slightly unfinished model made from over 500 pole-camera photos." - eddiemartin An unfinished model of the Ring of…
3D Model of Victorian Graffiti at the Ring of Brodgar"This is a high resolution model of one face of a standing stone that forms part of the Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle, Orkney. This stone has been…
Early 19th-century sketch of the Odin Stone"An early 19th-century sketch of the Odin Stone by Elizabeth, Marchioness of Stafford. Given the exaggerated landscape surrounding the stone, it is…
The Odin Stone was a 2.5m tall standing stone which had a hole in it and was placed in a field close to the Standing Stones of Stenness. It is thought…
Weifang Masked KitesKites featuring images of traditional Xi'an opera masks flying near to the Drum Tower, Xi'an, China. Summer 2009.
Former police station on Joffre Street.法租界霞飞路巡捕房 淮海中路235号。 Former French concession. No. 235 Huaihai Middle Road, Xiafei Road, French Concession.
French concession is a geographical area with Sycamore-styled roads and European styled buildings that make up the historical French-administered part…
Tartan is a woven cloth consists of horizontal and vertical bands in various colours. Weaving tartan is a craft that requires concentration, great…
Tartan is a woven cloth consists of horizontal and vertical bands in various colours. Weaving tartan is a craft that requires concentration, great…
Tartan is a woven cloth consists of horizontal and vertical bands in various colours. Weaving tartan is a craft that requires concentration, great…
Weifang Kite MuseumPhotograph of the entrance hall of the Kite Museum in Weifang, Shandong, China.
Tartan is a woven cloth consists of horizontal and vertical bands in various colours. Weaving tartan is a craft that requires concentration, great…
Kite of Chinese DragonKites were first documented in the early Warring States Period by famous philosopher Mozi, who spent three years to craft a wooden bird in the 450BC,…
Venetian Glass BeadsVenetian production dates back to the fourteenth century. It is a representation of mastery of a material, glass, and element the fire. It endures…
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Calypso Music GenreCalypso music is a genre in which communicates and revolves around social commentary. Calypso was developed by West African slaves who were brought to…
The Calanais Standing Stones in Winter 2016Snow can be seen on the ground surrounding the Calanais Standing Stones.
The Calanais Standing Stones During SunsetThe image shows the central stone circle of the Calanais Standing Stones as the sun is setting.
The Calanais Standing Stones During SunsetThe image shows the central stone circle of the Calanais Standing Stones as the sun is setting.
Aerial view of the Calanais Standing StonesAn aerial view of the Calanais Standing Stones taken in 2008, showing the stone circle and the rows and avenues of standing stones around it.
Calanais Standing StonesThe image taken in 2014 shows the central stone circle within the Calanais Standing Stones as the sun appears to to set.
3d model of the Calanais Standing StonesA 3D model illustrating the central stone circle of the Calanais Standing Stones, along with the chambered cairn and rows and avenues of standing…
This audio details the history behind the Standing Stones of Stenness, including the legends and stories told about the stones. It is an alternative…
An audio description covering the history of the Odin Stone, including the legends and stories behind it. An alternative to the textual description.
An audio description of the Ring of Brodgar, detailing its history and associated legends and stories. An alternative to the textural description…
An audio description of the Calanish standing stones which can be used as an alternative to the textural description. Details the history, myths and…
The Summer Palace is located in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing. It was originally called Qingyi Garden. It was built in 1750. The Summer Palace…
Beijing Summer PalaceBuddha incense Pavilion on Longevity Mountain, Kunming Lake in the foreground.
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The Summer Palace image2Pai Yun Dian, Hall for Dispelling the Clouds
The Summer Palace Image of BejingBuddha incense Pavilion on Longevity Mountain, Kunming Lake in the foreground.
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…
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 summer palace - Pai Yun DianThe 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…
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…
Steel PanFollowing emancipation in 1834, former slaves were allowed to participate in the Trinidad Carnival, however African-descended percussive performance…
Calypso music is a genre in which communicates and revolves around social commentary. Calypso was developed by West African slaves who were brought to…
Gorham's Cave 360 Virtual TourA 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…
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…
Mount Fanjing, is located in Tongren, Guizhou province, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains in southeastern China, at an elevation of 2,570 m…
The Red Cloud Golden Peak of the mount fanjinshanThe scenery of Moutain Fanjing
The Dujiangyan is an ancient irrigation system in Dujiangyan City, Sichuan, China. Originally constructed around 256 BC by the State of Qin as an…
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Dujiang Weir
Dujiang Weir
Dujiang WeirThe Jinding, elevation 3,077 metres (10,095 ft), is the main peak of Mount Emei, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sichuan, China. It is also a common…
Virunga National Park is a national park in the Albertine Rift Valley in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was created in…
Mount Emei, Sichuan
Samantabhadra, the bodhisattva of Emei Shan.
Amphitheatre of El JemThe 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…
El Jem AmphitheatreInterior of the 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…
Virupaksha Temple, HampiThe Virupaksha or the Pampapathi temple is the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi.
The Vijayanagara Empire's capital, Hampi was a fortified city during the 14th century, and is located in the state of Karnataka. At the time, it was…
Larger 55 meter Western Buddha (before 2001)The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two statues that were carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamiyan valley which is in central Afghanistan. The two…
The Remaining Standing Stones of StennessImage taken in 2014 of the Standing Stones of Stenness, showing three out of four of the remaining stones.
The Standing Stones of Stenness are thought to have been built over 5000 years in 3100 - 2900 BC. The henge is considered one of the earliest in…
Numerous gannets flying around Stac an ArminStac 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…
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…
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…
The Gateway of IndiaThe Gateway of India is a building that was constructed in 1924. The arch is made of basalt, and it stands at 85 feet high. It is located on the…
Lairig_Leacach_Bothy.jpgThough they are not a single piece of heritage, bothies represent a broader historical and cultural phenomenon in the United Kingdom, especially…
1920px-Totes_Gebirge_Prielgruppe_Plateau.jpgThe Totes Gebirge, or “Dead Mountains”, is a mountain range spanning the Austrian states of Styria and Upper Austria. The range gets its name from its…
Victoria MemorialThe Victoria Memorial is a building that was constructed in 1921. The building is made of white marble and measures 109m. It has been often described…
Royal Albert DockThe Royal Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was…
Mogao Caves IS5110 2022Carved into the cliffs above the Dachuan River, the Mogao Caves comprise the largest, most richly endowed, and longest used treasure house of Buddhist…
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