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Admont Abbey: A Magnificent Jewel of the Baroque Era

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Admont Abbey: A Magnificent Jewel of the Baroque Era

The Benedictine Abbey of Admont was founded in 1074 by Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg. It is now the oldest remaining monastery in Styria, Austria, and one of the largest neo-Gothic sacred buildings in the country. The name Admont comes from the Latin word “ad montes,“ which means “at the mountains.” Situated amidst the gorgeous mountains of Gesäuse National Park, the magnificent Admont Abbey glor
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2019-07-30   5707 Views
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The Nazca and Palpa Lines: A Fascinating Archeological Enigma, Part 2 of 2

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The Nazca and Palpa Lines: A Fascinating Archeological Enigma, Part 2 of 2

The lines and geoglyphs of Nazca and Palpa are a remarkable work of art left by ancient inhabitants of that region. The archeological site holds significant historical, spiritual, and cultural value. It represents an extraordinary manifestation of a shared religious and social practice that has lasted an impressive period of time. Let us act now to preserve and protect the precious archeological g
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2019-07-10   6027 Views
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The Nazca and Palpa Lines: A Fascinating Archeological Enigma, Part 1 of 2

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The Nazca and Palpa Lines: A Fascinating Archeological Enigma, Part 1 of 2

Thousands of massive figures and lines were drawn with immaculate geometric precision into the desert plains of Nazca and Palpa in Southern Peru. Due to their quantity, size, nature, and continuity, the Nazca and Palpa Lines are considered by some to be the eighth wonder of the world. Their exact origins remain a mystery. The mystifying Nazca and Palpa Lines have become an important archeological
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2019-07-03   8334 Views
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2019-07-03
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Angkor: Cambodia's Ancient Majestic City

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Angkor: Cambodia's Ancient Majestic City

This once thriving metropolis was the vibrant royal center of an empire. The ancient civilization at Angkor produced some of the world's most awe-inspiring architectural and artistic creations. Majestic remains from this amazing stone city include hundreds of temples and structures, notably the famous Angkor Wat Temple and the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom. Angkor offers scholars and visitors a prec
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2019-06-26   6594 Views
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The Mahabodhi Temple Complex: Lord Buddha's Sacred Place of Enlightenment

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The Mahabodhi Temple Complex: Lord Buddha's Sacred Place of Enlightenment

The Mahabodhi Temple is one of the earliest and most impressive Buddhist temples in India that was constructed entirely in brick. “Outstanding universal importance as it is one of the most revered and sanctified places in the world.” It is a beautiful and holy place of worship that commemorates the pivotal moment in Lord Buddha’s life when Prince Siddhartha achieved enlightenment and became the Wo
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2019-05-12   8514 Views
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The Warmth and Magnificence of Moldova

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The Warmth and Magnificence of Moldova

Moldova is a tiny and unique country full of pleasant surprises. It’s especially known for its warm hospitality, enchanting folklore, beautiful monasteries and extensive historical and archeological monuments. Surrounded by Romania and Ukraine, it’s considered a contact zone between three cultures-Carpathian-Balkan, Central European and Eurasian.
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2018-01-27   6883 Views
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2018-01-27
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Ancient Civilizations of the USA

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Ancient Civilizations of the USA

We will learn about some of the amazing historical, architectural and cultural achievements of North American Indigenous peoples. This advanced, highly sophisticated societies are known for their unique ability to form structures using earth itself, which also earned them the name “The Mound Builders”.
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2017-12-02   6669 Views
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2017-12-02
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Korea's Spiritual Home: Mount Baekdu

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Korea's Spiritual Home: Mount Baekdu

Mount Baekdu is a dormant volcano that forms the highest peak on the peninsula, reaching 2744 meters. Baekdu-san means”white head mountain,”and as its name suggests the peaks are covered in snow year-round. The Chinese call the mountain Changbaishan meaning “ever-white mountain.”Koreans consider this mountain to be their spiritual center.
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2017-11-25   7341 Views
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2017-11-25
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Axum, Ethiopia and the Queen of Sheba

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Axum, Ethiopia and the Queen of Sheba

The Queen of Sheba was a legendary monarch of ancient Ethiopia, who is she, the famous yet mysterious Queen of Sheba of Ethiopia? Whose life is now known in full detail.
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2017-11-11   7023 Views
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Rumi's Shrine: The Mevlana Museum in Konya, Turkey

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Rumi's Shrine: The Mevlana Museum in Konya, Turkey

Also known as the Green Mausoleum or Green Dome, The Mevlana Museum in Konya, Turkey is the shrine of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, a Sufi mystic and poet widely known as Mevlana or Rumi. Mevlana’s poetry composed in Persian is celebrated worldwide for their beauty and deep spirituality.
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2017-11-04   6844 Views
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2017-11-04
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Teotihuacan - Ancient Mexican City

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Teotihuacan - Ancient Mexican City

Anthropologists consider Teotihuacan to be very significant. This is due to the masterful urban planning, which included multi-story multi-family apartment, complexes laid out on a geometric grid system; in addition to a small number of detailed well-preserved murals found within the apartment compounds. In recognition of the size, design and cultural importance, Teotihuacan is a United Nations Or
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2017-10-28   6405 Views
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2017-10-28
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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

In today’s episode, we will be visiting the place where the compassionate enlightened Master Jesus Christ spent the last days of his physical life in sacrifice to humankind, according to Christian belief. The site, in the Holy City of Jerusalem, is now known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, or, to Eastern Orthodox Christians, the Church of the Resurrection.
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2017-10-22   6060 Views
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2017-10-22
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Cappadocia, Turkey: Underground Cities, Cave Churches & Fairy Chimneys

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Cappadocia, Turkey: Underground Cities, Cave Churches & Fairy Chimneys

Cappadocia is a beautiful place in Turkey, it is a central Turkish region in Nevsehir province and is known for its exceptional beauty. It also has a rich cultural, historical, and spiritual heritage.
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2017-10-06   5989 Views
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2017-10-06
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