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Vajdahunyad Castle, a modern tribute to Hungary's medieval legacy
Discover the story behind Budapest's Vajdahunyad Castle, a late 19th-century architectural marvel blending medieval charm with Renaissance and Baroque influences.
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Categories of Long-Term (Plant) Assets - Accounting
Categories of Long-Term (Plant) Assets - Accounting
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Exploring the Ancient Ruins and Natural Wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula
Yucatan, Mexico:"We head to Yucatan, the land where the ancient Mayans flourished to visit its majestic pyramids and discover this ancient civilization."
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Landmarks - Ice Sculpture
ICE SCULPTURE AUSTRIA’S SECOND BIGGEST CITY, GRAZ, HOSTED THE INAUGURAL ICE ART WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND AS A RESULT THE CITY WAS TRANSFORMED BY A WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF FROZEN STATUES OF SOME OF THE WORLD MOST FAMOUS LANDMARKS.
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Saint Petersburg: Peter the Great and the Hermitage Museum
Discovering Saint Petersburg, Russia:Next, we journey to Saint Petersburg, the historic capital of Russia. Explore the grandeur of the Hermitage Museum, home to one of the world's largest art collections, boasting nearly three million...
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Understanding Hearing and Visual Disabilities
This video discusses hearing and visual disabilities, highlighting various tools and symbols that aid accessibility for individuals with these impairments. It explains that hearing loss can vary in degree and may be mitigated with...
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What is the Universal Disability Access Symbol?
The universal disability access symbol is an icon recognized globally to indicate accessible facilities for individuals with disabilities. This symbol is commonly found in parking lots, public transportation, and restrooms, signaling...
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Landmarks - Forbidden City
FORBIDDEN CITY FOR ALMOST FIVE CENTURIES THE FORBIDDEN CITY IN THE CENTRE OF BEIJING, SERVED AS THE HOME OF THE EMPEROR AND HIS HOUSEHOLD. IT WAS THE CEREMONIAL AND POLITICAL CENTRE OF CHINESE GOVERNMENT AND LIKE MANY OF ITS TYPE, HAD...
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Sustainable Village: A Model for Eco-Friendly Living
This video showcases a unique and environmentally sustainable development on the outskirts of suburban London. Architect Bill Dunster has designed buildings that use a range of technologies to minimize waste and reduce carbon emissions....
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Landmarks - World Trade Centre
WORLD TRADE CENTRE IN THE MEDIA, SOMETIMES THE MOST MUNDANE STORIES EVOLVE INTO SOMETHING YOU COULD NEVER PREDICT. THIS ONE IS POIGNANT. IT’S ABOUT A WINDOW WASHER ON A NEW YORK SKYSCRAPER. HIS NAME WAS ROKO CAMALJ (PRON:KAMALI), A...
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Landmarks - Frank Gehry
FRANK GEHRY CANADIAN ARCHITECT FRANK GEHRY IS WORLD RENOWNED FOR HIS FANTASTIC DESIGNS. OFTEN THEY ARE SWEEPING METALLIC GIANTS SUCH AS HIS FAMOUS GUGGENHEIM BUILDING IN BILBAO. HIS LATEST EDITION IS A SPANISH HOTEL.
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The World Is Yours - Hamburgo
Hamburg, Germany:"From this thousand-year-old site we will fly to Hamburg, Germany, to get to a modern metropolis. And the largest department store district in the world in which buildings are built in the 19th and early 20th centuries...
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I WONDER - Who Invented Concrete?
This video is answering the question of who invented concrete.
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Advancements in Earthquake Engineering: Protecting Lives and Communities
The video highlights the devastating impact of earthquakes and the need for research and engineering techniques to minimize damage and save lives. The University of Bristol's new blade facility and the University of the West of England's...
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Landmarks - Malaysian Domes
MALAYSIAN DOMES WHAT DO A RACING YACHT AND A MOSQUE DOME HAVE IN COMMON? IN MALAYSIA, THEY ARE MADE OF THE SAME MATERIAL - FIBRE GLASS AND OTHER COMPOSITE MATERIALS. MOSQUE DOMES AND MINARETS ARE PROMINENT FEATURES IN MALAYSIAN CITIES,...
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Landmarks - China Bridge
CHINA BRIDGE FEW LANDMARKS REMAIN COMPLETELY UNCHANGED DURING THEIR LIFETIME, ESPECIALLY IF THEY HAVE A LONG LIFESPAN IN A LARGE AND BUSTLING CITY. THAT IS THE CASE WITH ONE OF SHANGHAI’S MOST DISTINCTIVE ICONS, THE WAIBAIDU OR THE...
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Landmarks - Green Conference Centre
THE HEART OF THE RIOJA WINE REGION IS AN AREA USUALLY DOMINATED BY GREEN LANDSCAPE STRETCHING ACROSS HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF VINEYARDS. BUT NOW A HUGE SHINY STRUCTURE HAS CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF NEIGHBOURS AND VISITORS OF THE AREA. GREEN...
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Landmarks - Red Square
RED SQUARE FOR MOST OF THE 20TH CENTURY, MILITARY PARADES SUCH AS THIS ONE IN MOSCOW S RED SQUARE WERE A FAMILIAR SIGHT TO VIEWERS AROUND THE WORLD. THEY WERE A REGULAR PROPAGANDA EXERCISE DURING THE SOVIET ERA. NOW, LIKE THE SOVIET...
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Landmarks - Taiwan Spiderman
TAIWAN SPIDERMAN SHROUDED IN FOG, THIS IS THE WORLD S HIGHEST BUILDING. THE TAIPEI 101 IS ONE HUNDRED AND ONE STORIES TALL. AND WHERE A TALL BUILDING STANDS THIS MAN, FRENCH 'SPIDERMAN' ALAIN ROBERT WILL NOT BE FAR AWAY.
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Landmarks - Petronas Tower
PETRONAS TOWERS WELCOME TO THE PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS IN MALAYSIA. IT S A NATIONAL ICON WHICH PEOPLE JUST CAN T LEAVE ALONE. SOME WANT TO RACE UP IT. OTHERS SEE IT AS A LEISURELY STROLL. IT S 1483 FEET OR 452 METRES FROM THE FOOTPATH TO...
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Landmarks - 3D Egypt Library
3D EGYPT LIBRARY NEW TOOLS HAVE NOT ONLY MADE THE SCIENTISTS JOB EASIER BUT THEY HAVE ALSO ENHANCED OUR UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ARCHAEOLOGISTS HARD WORK. AT THE ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY IN EGYPT, THEY VE TAKEN THE CONCEPT A STEP...
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Landmarks - House of The Future
HOUSE OF THE FUTURE THIS IS THE HOUSE OF THE FUTURE OR AT LEAST ONE VERSION OF IT - ON DISPLAY AT THE BELGIUM LIVING TOMORROW CONVENTION. 80 PERCENT OF THE TECHNOLOGY IN THIS HOUSE IS ALREADY ON THE MARKET, THE REST IS NOT FAR AWAY. AS...
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Landmarks - The Polata Palace
THE POTALA PALACE SOME BUILDINGS HAVE SIGNIFICANCE BEYOND THEIR ARCHITECTURAL VALUE. THE POTALA PALACE IN THE TIBETAN CAPITAL OF LHASA IS ONE. THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IS SITUATED AT A HEIGHT OF 12000 FT, NEARLY FOUR THOUSAND...
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Optimism: A Recipe for Success
In this video, Rolla the Rooster and his friend Amina teach us about the power of optimism. Amina dreams of opening a restaurant but faces financial challenges. With Rolla's encouragement and their optimistic mindset, they organize a...