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TIBET: CALL TO BOYCOTT TOURISM
Mandarin/Eng/Nat
Tibet is China's poorest province, still heavily dependent on the central government in Beijing for most of its revenue.
Tourism has been a crucial source of cash for the remote, mountainous region.
But some human...
Great Big Story
Cherokee trails, Lamar Marshall’s mission to preserve history
Lamar Marshall, also known as Nanohe Dewatiski, dedicates his life to mapping and preserving Cherokee trails, connecting modern generations with their ancestors' sacred paths.
Great Big Story
The Lion's roar, preserving culture through dance
Explore the significance of lion dancing in Chinatown, symbolizing tradition and community spirit, and the dedication required to master this art.
Wonderscape
Legacy of the California Missions: Spanish Influence and Indigenous Resilience
Explore the enduring impact of the California mission system on the state's landscape and indigenous communities. Discover how the names of towns, streets, and buildings reflect the Spanish influence and colonial history. Investigate how...
One Minute History
199 - Navajo Code Talkers - One Minute History
On the morning of May 4, 1942, twenty nine Navajo men boarded a bus at Ft. Defiance, Arizona bound for Marine Corps training camp. These men were tasked with creating a code based on the complex, unwritten Navajo language. The Navajo...
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Cultural Preservation and Partnerships at Feynan
This video explains the role of Feynan Ecolodge in preserving local culture and building partnerships with the Bedouin community. Building Tomorrow episode 7, part 4
Great Big Story
Mapping Cherokee Nation Trails in the Appalachians
Embark on a profound journey with Ninohe Dworetsky, also known as Lamar Marshall, a devoted Cherokee trail finder who has dedicated the last 12 years to mapping the ancient trails of the Cherokee people across the Appalachians. Explore...
Great Big Story
Fishing and Eating Like Ancient Hawaiians
Join Chef Mark Noguchi in exploring one of Hawaii's last fishing villages on the south Kona coast. Discover the rich Hawaiian tradition of sustainable fishing, where communities practice ancient techniques to preserve the ecosystem....
Great Big Story
This German Castle Has Been One Family_s Home for 850 Years
Discover the enchanting beauty of Eltz Castle, a timeless gem nestled within the lush forests of Germany. Privately owned by the Eltz family since 1157, this historic castle boasts over 800 years of rich history and architectural...
Great Big Story
Roaring With the Lion Dancers of New York’s Chinatown
Embark on a cultural journey to Chinatown, where lion dancing, a tradition dating back to the Tang dynasty in China, is kept alive by passionate individuals like our storyteller. In this Great Big Story inspired by Genesis, discover the...
Great Big Story
The Lion's Roar, Preserving Culture Through Dance
Explore the significance of lion dancing in Chinatown, symbolizing tradition and community spirit, and the dedication required to master this art.
Wonderscape
The Jewish Diaspora: Resilience and Challenges Through History
This video examines the Jewish Diaspora's diverse experiences, focusing on the historical challenges like anti-Semitism, the Spanish Inquisition, Russian pogroms, and the Holocaust. It highlights the Jewish community's resilience in...
Wonderscape
The Hopi: A Legacy of Endurance and Culture
This video traces the Hopi people's history, from their ancestral lands in Northeastern Arizona to their struggles against colonization. It highlights key aspects of Hopi culture, such as matrilineal clans, resistance to Spanish and U.S....
Wonderscape
The Mojave People: History and Resilience
This video explores the Mojave tribe's history, culture, and struggles against colonization. It details their origins, societal structure, and the impact of encounters with trappers and the U.S. military. The video also covers the...
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Sarah Winnemucca
The first Indigenous woman to publish a memoir, Paiute educator and activist Sarah Winnemucca campaigned tirelessly for the rights of Indigenous Americans.
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Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Mankiller, a Native American activist who became the first female chief of her tribe, dedicated her life to the Cherokee Nation and the expansion of Indigenous rights.
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William and Kate feed orphaned animals in India
Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge fed a group of orphaned baby elephants and rhinos during a wildlife safari in remote northeast India on Wednesday.Accompanied by wildlife rangers, the royal couple used large bottles of milk to...
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The complex towering cells of artist Louise Bourgeois
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4060335LEAD IN:Denmark's Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is presenting a new exhibit which explores the complex, towering installations of French-American artist Louise Bourgeois.Named 'cells', her...
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NORTH KOREA: US PILOT CONFESSION DOCUMENT RELEASED
Nat/Sot
The official North Korean news agency has released photographs of a document which they claim is a confession by captured US pilot Bobby Hall.
However, an expert at the independent Korea Institute for Defence Analyses claims that...
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NORTH KOREA: US PILOT'S ALLEGED CONFESSION IS RELEASED
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The official North Korean news agency has released a document purporting to be the captured American pilot Bobby Hall's confession.
But according to analysts the document contains language suggesting it was far from ...
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Natural phenomenon sees starlings turn sky black
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4061786LEAD IN:A natural phenomenon, which sees thousands of starlings "dancing" in the sky, is delighting visitors to Denmark's Wadden Sea national park.'The Black Sun', as it's known, occurs twice a...
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Tourism and conservation projects protect national park
ETHIOPIA MOUNTAINSSOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESSRESTRICTIONS: AP CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 6:02SHOTLIST:ASSOCIATED PRESS - AP CLIENTS ONLYSimien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia - 21 February 20171. Various time-lapse of the sky and clouds2. Wide...
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Tourism and conservation projects protect national park
ETHIOPIA MOUNTAINSSOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESSRESTRICTIONS: AP CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 6:02SHOTLIST:ASSOCIATED PRESS - AP CLIENTS ONLYSimien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia - 21 February 20171. Various time-lapse of the sky and clouds2. Wide...
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Taj Mahal gets a mud pack face lift
LEAD IN:The Taj Mahal is getting a face-lift.Built more than 350 years ago, the white-marbled monument of love has started to yellow due to pollution and age.STORY-LINE:The Taj Mahal continues to be one of India's hottest tourist...