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 Courtyard and surroundings of castle Hohenwerfen, Werfen, near Salzburg, Austria. The medieval rock castle, situated on a 623 metres (2,044 ft) precipice overlooking the town of Werfen in the Salzach valley. The fortress is a "sister" of Hohensalzburg Fortress, both built by the Archbishops of Salzburg in the 11th century. Change image |
English : Courtyard and surroundings of castle Hohenwerfen, Werfen, near Salzburg, Austria. The medieval rock castle, situated on a 623 metres (2,044 ft) precipice overlooking the town of Werfen in the Salzach valley. The fortress is a "sister" of Hohensalzburg Fortress, both built by the Archbishops of Salzburg in the 11th century.
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As part of the 2021 La brède day and on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of Persian Letters, round table around "Limits and Conditions of freedom of expression" with Barbara Stiegler, professor of political philosophy at Bordeaux University -Montaigne, honorary member of the Institut Universitaire de France, Jean-Marie Burguburu, lawyer, former President of the Bar of Paris, President of the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights and Bertrand Favreau, lawyer, former President of the Bar of Bordeaux, President of the Institute of Human Rights of European Lawyers. Meeting moderated by Christophe Lucet. Choose a new media file |
English : As part of the 2021 La brède day and on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of Persian Letters, round table around "Limits and Conditions of freedom of expression" with Barbara Stiegler, professor of political philosophy at Bordeaux University -Montaigne, honorary member of the Institut Universitaire de France, Jean-Marie Burguburu, lawyer, former President of the Bar of Paris, President of the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights and Bertrand Favreau, lawyer, former President of the Bar of Bordeaux, President of the Institute of Human Rights of European Lawyers. Meeting moderated by Christophe Lucet.
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.jpg) Cranes at the Elbphilharmonie (southeast corner) in Hamburg, Germany Change image |
English : Cranes at the Elbphilharmonie (southeast corner) in Hamburg, Germany
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 Tuareg on the dune of Timerzouga, place named Tadrart in the town of Djanet, wilaya of Ilizi 20km from the Algerian-Libyan border (Cultural Park of Tassili) Change image |
English : Tuareg on the dune of Timerzouga, place named Tadrart in the town of Djanet, wilaya of Ilizi 20km from the Algerian-Libyan border (Cultural Park of Tassili)
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The ЭП20-055 Russian Railways locomotive near Moscow Kazansky railway station on 4 September, 2023. Choose a new media file |
English : The ЭП20-055 Russian Railways locomotive near Moscow Kazansky railway station on 4 September, 2023.
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 Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany. Its construction started on this day in 1869. Change image |
English : Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany. Its construction started on this day in 1869.
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 The sailing ship Royal Clipper - as seen on the Mediterranean in spring 2018 Change image |
English : The sailing ship Royal Clipper - as seen on the Mediterranean in spring 2018
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.jpg) Night view of Vitória, Espírito Santo: the Third Bridge, the fifth longest in Brazil, is visible in the foreground. The city was founded on this day in 1551. Change image |
English : Night view of Vitória, Espírito Santo: the Third Bridge, the fifth longest in Brazil, is visible in the foreground. The city was founded on this day in 1551.
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 Reading room of the Sainte-Geneviève Library located in Paris (France). Based on the collection of the Abbey of Saint Genevieve (6th century), it now occupies a building made by architect Henri Labrouste in 1851. Change image |
English : Reading room of the Sainte-Geneviève Library located in Paris (France). Based on the collection of the Abbey of Saint Genevieve (6th century), it now occupies a building made by architect Henri Labrouste in 1851.
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Today is the 27th anniversary of Mary Wollstonecraft's death, this video is an overview of her thoughts and life. Subtitles available. Choose a new media file |
English : Today is the 27th anniversary of Mary Wollstonecraft's death, this video is an overview of her thoughts and life. Subtitles available.
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 The giant oak Pferdekopfeiche (Horse-head oak) in the German nature reserve Ivenacker Eichen is about 700 years old, has a circumference of almost 9 meters, and is 23 meters high. It is the third-strongest oak in the reserve, and only a third of its crown is still alive. Change image |
English : The giant oak Pferdekopfeiche (Horse-head oak) in the German nature reserve Ivenacker Eichen is about 700 years old, has a circumference of almost 9 meters, and is 23 meters high. It is the third-strongest oak in the reserve, and only a third of its crown is still alive.
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 Bas-reliefs of Achaemenid warriors at the Southern staircase of Tachara in Persepolis, today Iran. As the oldest of the palace structures on the Terrace at Persepolis, it was constructed of the finest quality gray stone. Change image |
English : Bas-reliefs of Achaemenid warriors at the Southern staircase of Tachara in Persepolis, today Iran. As the oldest of the palace structures on the Terrace at Persepolis, it was constructed of the finest quality gray stone.
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English : Nepalese sister lighting traditional lamp during Tihar festival
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 Bridge at the heart pond in the wildlife park in Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Change image |
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_in_het_Nationaal_park_Stelvio_(Italy)_23.jpg) Mountain Walking Tour from Pejo to Lago Covel (1,839 m) in the Stelvio National Park (Italy). View to northern Brenta group2=en Change image |
English : Mountain Walking Tour from Pejo to Lago Covel (1,839 m) in the Stelvio National Park (Italy). View to northern Brenta group2=en
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 The Rathaus-Glockenspiel is a large mechanical clock located in Marienplatz Square, in the heart of Munich. Famous for its life-size characters, the clock twice daily reenacts scenes from Munich’s history. Today is the first day of the city's annual Oktoberfest celebration. Change image |
English : The Rathaus-Glockenspiel is a large mechanical clock located in Marienplatz Square, in the heart of Munich. Famous for its life-size characters, the clock twice daily reenacts scenes from Munich’s history. Today is the first day of the city's annual Oktoberfest celebration.
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 The wheat harvest near Eldagsen in Germany. Today is the September equinox which marks the beginning of autumn, a season of harvest in the Northern hemisphere. Change image |
English : The wheat harvest near Eldagsen in Germany. Today is the September equinox which marks the beginning of autumn, a season of harvest in the Northern hemisphere.
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 Mountain hiking of parking in power station Malga Mare to Lago Lungo 2553 m. Views of Monte Cevedale (3769 m). Change image |
English : Mountain hiking of parking in power station Malga Mare to Lago Lungo 2553 m. Views of Monte Cevedale (3769 m).
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 Small wooden rowing boat on the shores of Phayao Lake in northern Thailand. Change image |
English : Small wooden rowing boat on the shores of Phayao Lake in northern Thailand.
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Extinguishing a fire in Odesa region after a Russian drone attack on September 26, 2023. Port infrastructure in Izmail district was damaged, including Orlivka checkpoint on the border with Romania, warehouses and about 30 trucks. Choose a new media file |
English : Extinguishing a fire in Odesa region after a Russian drone attack on September 26, 2023. Port infrastructure in Izmail district was damaged, including Orlivka checkpoint on the border with Romania, warehouses and about 30 trucks.
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 This fresco in the ceiling of Michaelskirche, a historic church in Salzburg, depicts Michael the Archangel with other angels joining in adoration of God. It was painted by court painter Franz Nikolaus Streicher 1770. The rococo stuccos were made by Benedikt Zopf. Today is Michaelmas. Change image |
English : This fresco in the ceiling of Michaelskirche, a historic church in Salzburg, depicts Michael the Archangel with other angels joining in adoration of God. It was painted by court painter Franz Nikolaus Streicher 1770. The rococo stuccos were made by Benedikt Zopf. Today is Michaelmas.
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 Entrance of old harbor, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France Change image |
English : Entrance of old harbor, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France
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Elmer Yuen explains how Chinese nationals have never seen ballot, how ruthless the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is, and his plan to promote democracy in Hong Kong. Choose a new media file |
English : Elmer Yuen explains how Chinese nationals have never seen ballot, how ruthless the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is, and his plan to promote democracy in Hong Kong.
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