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3d model of the standing stones of stenness
3D model demonstrating what the Standing Stones of Stenness look like today and also showing where the missing stones would have been placed, as there are only four out of twelve left.
Venetian Beads (33)
Venetian production dates back to the fourteenth century. It is a representation of mastery of a material, glass, and element the fire. It endures specific knowledge and shared skills, indicates the use of specific traditional tools and procedures.…
Prince Charles Edward Stuart Tartan
A variation of the Royal Stuart tartan. Tartan of the trews worn by the 72nd Regiment, Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders, 1823-1881.
Tartan Hepburn
This sett was produced for Captain Charles Hepburn in 1968 by Anderson's of Edinburgh, from an existing design. The Hepburns are associated with Hermitage Castle in Liddesdale and the history of Mary, Queen of Scots. James Hepburn, 4th Earl of…
Poste de Police Joffre
Former police station on Joffre Street. Former French concession.
French Concession
French concession is a geographical area with Sycamore-styled roads and European styled buildings that make up the historical French-administered part in Shanghai, from 1849 to 1946. Concessions were the lands conceded to individual governments,…
Louvre Museum
Scenery of Museum Louvre
Louvre Museum
Scenery of Museum Louvre
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Hall 1
Scenery of Terracotta Army
Peking Opera
One still of Peking Opera
Dazu Shike Rock Carvings
Scenery of Dazu Rock Carvings
View from Gorham's Cave
View from Gorham's Cave Complex in Gibraltar
Stones of Stenness and Stenness Loch
"Stones of Stenness and Stenness Loch The three remaining large stones all have the distinctive "hipped" shape of Orcadian prehistoric standing stones. In the far distance are the hills of Hoy." - Colin Smith
Vista del castillo.
The Castillo de Ponferrada, also known as the Castillo de los Templarios, or Templar Castle, in Ponferrada, Spain is an impressive castle that dates back to 1178. Likely built on the ruins of a previous Celtic castle, this fortification housed the…
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 stones have been set in the context of their mountainous surroundings, and a figure gives perspective. "…
Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
Prehistoric cave painting from the Lascaux cave within the Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
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 the image was taken in 1886.
Northern Constabulary Pipe Band Fundraising Ceilidh at North Kessock near Inverness Scotland
Image shows people in the middle of a ceilidh dance at the Northern Constabulary Community Pipe Band's Fundraising Ceilidh in North Kessock. Several people are wearing traditional Scottish attire such as Kilts.
Ceilidhs are an informal form of…
Entrance to the Cave of Altamira
The entrance to the Cave of Altamira in Northern Spain.
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." - Stevekeiretsu
Part of the Ring of Brodgar
An 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 be a representation of the Ring of Brodgar, further along the same track" - National Library of…
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 Brodgar, which appears to show what the monument looked like in 2015 as it does not show the missing…
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 incised with numerous names, initials and dates. A few place names also feature - Evie appears at least…
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 unlikely that this is a particularly accurate reproduction." - Sigurd Towrie…
Weifang Masked Kites
Kites 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.
Weifang Kite Museum
Photograph of the entrance hall of the Kite Museum in Weifang, Shandong, China.
Venetian Glass Beads
Venetian production dates back to the fourteenth century. It is a representation of mastery of a material, glass, and element the fire. It endures specific knowledge and shared skills, indicates the use of specific traditional tools and procedures.…
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…
The Calanais Standing Stones in Winter 2016
Snow can be seen on the ground surrounding the Calanais Standing Stones.
The Calanais Standing Stones During Sunset
The image shows the central stone circle of the Calanais Standing Stones as the sun is setting.
The Calanais Standing Stones During Sunset
The image shows the central stone circle of the Calanais Standing Stones as the sun is setting.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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 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 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.
Beijing Summer Palace
Buddha incense Pavilion on Longevity Mountain, Kunming Lake in the foreground.
The Summer Palace image2
Pai Yun Dian, Hall for Dispelling the Clouds
The Summer Palace Image of Bejing
Buddha 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 garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such…
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 - 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Red Cloud Golden Peak of the mount fanjinshan
The scenery of Moutain Fanjing
