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Castle conservationists hope to inspire other communities
A group behind the conservation of a centuries-old castle is hoping the success of its project could inspire other communities to act to preserve their local history. Situated atop a rolling hillside on the shores of Lough Gara in rural...
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Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), Hosterly cloister, built in 1541-1542
Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), Hosterly cloister, built in 1541-1542
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Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), main cloister, 1530-33 begun by Joao de Castilho
Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), main cloister, 1530-33 begun by Joao de Castilho
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Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), main cloister, 1530-33 begun by Joao de Castilho
Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), main cloister, 1530-33 begun by Joao de Castilho
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Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), Manueline window, 1510-13 late Gothic Manueline style
Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), Manueline window, 1510-13 late Gothic Manueline style
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Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), main cloister, 1530-33 begun by Joao de Castilho
Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), main cloister, 1530-33 begun by Joao de Castilho
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Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), Hosterly cloister, built in 1541-1542
Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), Hosterly cloister, built in 1541-1542
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Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), Micha cloister 1543-50 designed by Joao de Castilho
Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), Micha cloister 1543-50 designed by Joao de Castilho
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River boat for sightseeing on the Seine river, Pont Neuf, Paris, France
River boat for sightseeing on the Seine river, Pont Neuf, Paris, France
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Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), the new Sacristy, 16th century, by Francisco Lopes
Tomar, Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), the new Sacristy, 16th century, by Francisco Lopes
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The Black Castle of Matsumoto in the Japanese Alps in early Morning Light, Matsumoto
The Black Castle of Matsumoto in the Japanese Alps in early Morning Light, Matsumoto
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Enniskillen Castle flying Ulster banner, Northern Ireland
Enniskillen Castle flying Ulster banner, Northern Ireland
Bridgeman Arts
The Mirror of Vanity
The representation of mirrors as a symbolic object of vanity is a recurring subject in the History of Art. The works chosen for this video are a beautiful example of the examination of this theme by artists from different epochs and...
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VOICED : Timbuktu manuscripts face an uncertain future
Two years ago a large number of manuscripts were taken from Timbuktu for safe keeping
Bridgeman Arts
The School of Athens - Raphael
A detailed view of Raphael's famous fresco ""School of Athens"" from the Stanza della Segnatura.
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U.S. Trails China in Shaping Climate Future, Blinken Says
Apr.19 -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. is falling behind China in the race to seize opportunities created by climate change. He made the remarks during an address in Maryland. (Excerpt)
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The Seven Wise Princesses in Safavid Adoption
The Seven Wise Princesses: A Medieval Persian Epic is a prose translation of Sufi poet Nizami's twelfth-century classic, ""Haft Paykar"". An lengthy text (nearly one hundred pages) suitable for preteens and up with advanced reading...
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WRAP Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry and clothes go on sale
New York - 13 December, 2011
1. Wide pan of auction room ahead of sale of Elizabeth Taylor collection
2. Mid of auctioneer
3. Auctioneer announcing collection up for bids UPSOUND (English) "This first sale, the legendary jewels from the...
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Pieter Bruegel the Elder - Children's Games
Pieter Bruegel the Elder, painted ""Children's Games"" in 1560. While many of his other paintings also portray peasant folk culture, this summer townscape that is devoid of adults is rich in detail about Medieval children-especially at...
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VOICED: Copernicus's remains laid to rest -- again
VOICED: Copernicus's remains laid to rest -- again