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 Panoramic view (span of approx. 150°) of the city of Cusco, Peru. The city, located near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range, is the capital of the Cusco Province, has a population of 428,450 inhabitants and its elevation is around 3,400 metres (11,200 ft). The site was the historic capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th-century Spanish conquest and was declared in 1983 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Change image |
English : Panoramic view (span of approx. 150°) of the city of Cusco, Peru. The city, located near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range, is the capital of the Cusco Province, has a population of 428,450 inhabitants and its elevation is around 3,400 metres (11,200 ft). The site was the historic capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th-century Spanish conquest and was declared in 1983 a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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On August 13, 1961, the GDR began building the Berlin Wall. It is intended to make escape to West Berlin impossible. In the following years, the wall was expanded into a high-security zone - and a death trap. Choose a new media file |
English : On August 13, 1961, the GDR began building the Berlin Wall. It is intended to make escape to West Berlin impossible. In the following years, the wall was expanded into a high-security zone - and a death trap.
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National_anthem of Qatar performed by United States Navy Band Choose a new media file |
English : National_anthem of Qatar performed by United States Navy Band
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 A Re 4/4 II and a Re 6/6 electric locomotives haul a southbound intermodal freight train on the Gotthard line just outside Erstfeld (visible in the background), Switzerland Change image |
English : A Re 4/4 II and a Re 6/6 electric locomotives haul a southbound intermodal freight train on the Gotthard line just outside Erstfeld (visible in the background), Switzerland
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Learn about E. coli O157:H7 and what you can do to protect yourself and your family from this bacterium. Choose a new media file |
English : Learn about E. coli O157:H7 and what you can do to protect yourself and your family from this bacterium.
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.jpg) Aerial view of a flock of sheep with a shepherd in China Change image |
English : Aerial view of a flock of sheep with a shepherd in China
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_mating_Bulgaria.jpg) Clouded yellows (Colias croceus) mating in Pirin National Park, Bulgaria. Today is Bulgaria Unification Day; unification happened in 1885. Change image |
English : Clouded yellows (Colias croceus) mating in Pirin National Park, Bulgaria. Today is Bulgaria Unification Day; unification happened in 1885.
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.jpg) 125 years ago: Menu card (front page) for the banquet in honour of the presence of German Emperor Wilhelm II and Empress Auguste Viktoria on Sept. 7 1898 in Hotel Kaiserhof, Porta Westfalica Change image |
English : 125 years ago: Menu card (front page) for the banquet in honour of the presence of German Emperor Wilhelm II and Empress Auguste Viktoria on Sept. 7 1898 in Hotel Kaiserhof, Porta Westfalica
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National anthem of Brazil, performed by the United States Navy Band Choose a new media file |
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_juvenile.JPG) Red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus) juvenile, near the banks of the Rio Negro in the Pantanal, Brazil Change image |
English : Red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus) juvenile, near the banks of the Rio Negro in the Pantanal, Brazil
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“El Gran Carlemany” presents the nation’s history in a first-person narrative. The anthem was officially adopted on September 8, 1921, the anniversary date of the feast of Our Lady of Meritxell (the Virgin Mary), the patron saint of Andorra. Choose a new media file |
English : “El Gran Carlemany” presents the nation’s history in a first-person narrative. The anthem was officially adopted on September 8, 1921, the anniversary date of the feast of Our Lady of Meritxell (the Virgin Mary), the patron saint of Andorra.
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 A batik maker in Wukirsari Village, the center of batik tulis industry in Imogiri, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Change image |
National anthem of Tajikistan, performed by the U.S. Navy Band Choose a new media file |
English : National anthem of Tajikistan, performed by the U.S. Navy Band
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 The Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin Change image |
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 Tribute in Light (as seen in 2020), in remembrance of the September 11 attacks in 2001 Change image |
2012 Voice of America piece describing that the economic crisis was fuelling interest in Catalan independence from Spain. Choose a new media file |
English : 2012 Voice of America piece describing that the economic crisis was fuelling interest in Catalan independence from Spain.
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Trolley Troubles is a 1927 animated short subject film, produced by Charles Mintz and George Winkler and directed by Walt Disney. The cartoon is the first appearance of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, a character that Disney and Ub Iwerks created for Universal Pictures and Charles B. Mintz. Choose a new media file |
English : Trolley Troubles is a 1927 animated short subject film, produced by Charles Mintz and George Winkler and directed by Walt Disney. The cartoon is the first appearance of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, a character that Disney and Ub Iwerks created for Universal Pictures and Charles B. Mintz.
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 Southeast view of the Romanesque abbey church ruin in Paulinzella, Germany Change image |
English : Southeast view of the Romanesque abbey church ruin in Paulinzella, Germany
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Pather Panchali is a 1955 Indian Bengali-language film by Satyajit Ray often featured in lists of the greatest films ever made. Choose a new media file |
English : Pather Panchali is a 1955 Indian Bengali-language film by Satyajit Ray often featured in lists of the greatest films ever made.
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 Nacreous clouds over the McMurdo Station, Antarctica Change image |
National Anthem of Honduras performed by the United States Navy Band Choose a new media file |
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_1.jpg) Blue-sided leaf frog (Agalychnis annae) in Heredia, Costa Rica. This frog is classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Change image |
English : Blue-sided leaf frog (Agalychnis annae) in Heredia, Costa Rica. This frog is classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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National anthem of Costa Rica performed by the United States Navy Band Choose a new media file |
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 Ruined Armenian church inside Lori Berd (Lori Fortress), an 11th-century fortress located in the Lori Province, Armenia. The fortress was built by David Anhoghin to become the capital of Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget in 1065. Change image |
English : Ruined Armenian church inside Lori Berd (Lori Fortress), an 11th-century fortress located in the Lori Province, Armenia. The fortress was built by David Anhoghin to become the capital of Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget in 1065.
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"O Arise, All You Sons", national anthem of Papua New Guinea, performed by the United States Navy Band Choose a new media file |
English : "O Arise, All You Sons", national anthem of Papua New Guinea, performed by the United States Navy Band
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Engraved Hourglass Nebula 3D model from Galaxy Map app on iOS Choose a new media file |
English : Engraved Hourglass Nebula 3D model from Galaxy Map app on iOS
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_25.jpg) Waldhaus Flims, upper Rhineschlucht. View of the Rheinschlucht natural monument from viewing platform “Il spir”. Change image |
English : Waldhaus Flims, upper Rhineschlucht. View of the Rheinschlucht natural monument from viewing platform “Il spir”.
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 Façade of the cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris (France), showing the Portal of the Virgin, the Portal of the Last Judgment and the Portal of Saint Anne. The row above shows the statues of 28 biblical kings. Change image |
English : Façade of the cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris (France), showing the Portal of the Virgin, the Portal of the Last Judgment and the Portal of Saint Anne. The row above shows the statues of 28 biblical kings.
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.jpg) Viperine snake (Natrix maura) swimming in Extremadura, Spain Change image |
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 Issued 100 years ago: 100 Million Mark "Notgeld" banknote (21 September 1923), Trier, Germany, design: Fritz Quant, RV: Roman Bridge in Trier. Change image |
English : Issued 100 years ago: 100 Million Mark "Notgeld" banknote (21 September 1923), Trier, Germany, design: Fritz Quant, RV: Roman Bridge in Trier.
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 Interior view of Pauluskirche (St. Paul's Church) in Lucerne, Switzerland Change image |
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 Central dome of Salzburg Cathedral, Austria. The cathedral was founded in 774 and rebuilt in 1181 after a fire but it got its present Baroque style appearance under Prince-Bishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau in the 17th century. Change image |
English : Central dome of Salzburg Cathedral, Austria. The cathedral was founded in 774 and rebuilt in 1181 after a fire but it got its present Baroque style appearance under Prince-Bishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau in the 17th century.
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 'Golden Delicious' apples Change image |
English : 'Golden Delicious' apples
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Cinejornal Informativo n. 143/69 - Agência Nacional - Images of the city of Macapá, Alagoas, in 1969. Documentary Fund: National Agency. Choose a new media file |
English : Cinejornal Informativo n. 143/69 - Agência Nacional - Images of the city of Macapá, Alagoas, in 1969. Documentary Fund: National Agency.
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.jpg) Amrum windmill near Nebel, historic building and landmark of the North Frisian Island of Amrum Change image |
English : Amrum windmill near Nebel, historic building and landmark of the North Frisian Island of Amrum
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Blue Marble animation, 2002. Choose a new media file |
English : Blue Marble animation, 2002.
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 Aerial view of Mount Rainier, Washington, USA, taken from the west. At 14,417 ft (4,394 m), this active volcano is the highest mountain in Washington State and is the most topographically prominent mountain in the contiguous United States. It is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. It is popular among mountaineers. Change image |
English : Aerial view of Mount Rainier, Washington, USA, taken from the west. At 14,417 ft (4,394 m), this active volcano is the highest mountain in Washington State and is the most topographically prominent mountain in the contiguous United States. It is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. It is popular among mountaineers.
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Phleng Chat Siam 1934-1939 (Vocal by Miss Pratum) - Rabbit Gramophone record HA 6003 Choose a new media file |
English : Phleng Chat Siam 1934-1939 (Vocal by Miss Pratum) - Rabbit Gramophone record HA 6003
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 Mount Everest's north face as seen from the path to the base camp. Tibet, China. Change image |
Phleng Chat Thai (vocal) - 1st Military Circle Band Choose a new media file |
English : Phleng Chat Thai (vocal) - 1st Military Circle Band
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 This ceiling fresco in Michaelskapelle, a historic church in Bruchsal, Baden-Württemberg, depicts Michael the Archangel's victory over Satan and fallen angels. Today is Michaelmas. Change image |
English : This ceiling fresco in Michaelskapelle, a historic church in Bruchsal, Baden-Württemberg, depicts Michael the Archangel's victory over Satan and fallen angels. Today is Michaelmas.
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Instrumental recording of "Fatshe leno la rona" ("Blessed Be This Noble Land"), the national anthem of Botswana Choose a new media file |
English : Instrumental recording of "Fatshe leno la rona" ("Blessed Be This Noble Land"), the national anthem of Botswana
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 Pinto beans (seeds of the Pinto cultivar of Phaseolus vulgaris) Change image |
English : Pinto beans (seeds of the Pinto cultivar of Phaseolus vulgaris)
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A Trip to the Moon (Le Voyage dans la Lune) is a French adventure short film directed by Georges Méliès and released on 1 September 1902. Inspired by a wide variety of sources, including Jules Verne's 1865 novel From the Earth to the Moon and its 1870 sequel Around the Moon, the silent film follows a group of astronomers who travel to the Moon in a cannon-propelled capsule. In an iconic shot, the astronomers' capsule hits the Man in the Moon in the eye, a visual pun on the expression dans l'œil (literally 'in the eye'), the French equivalent of the English 'bullseye'. Choose a new media file |
English : A Trip to the Moon (Le Voyage dans la Lune) is a French adventure short film directed by Georges Méliès and released on 1 September 1902. Inspired by a wide variety of sources, including Jules Verne's 1865 novel From the Earth to the Moon and its 1870 sequel Around the Moon, the silent film follows a group of astronomers who travel to the Moon in a cannon-propelled capsule. In an iconic shot, the astronomers' capsule hits the Man in the Moon in the eye, a visual pun on the expression dans l'œil (literally 'in the eye'), the French equivalent of the English 'bullseye'.
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