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,_Schiessent%C3%BCmpel_--_2015_--_6033.jpg) Schiessentümpel (View of the waterfall from the bridge) in Müllerthal, Luxembourg Change image |
English : Schiessentümpel (View of the waterfall from the bridge) in Müllerthal, Luxembourg
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 The big cottage garden in the Hohenlohe Open Air Museum in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany. Change image |
English : The big cottage garden in the Hohenlohe Open Air Museum in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany.
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On the 6th of June 1944 at 0710 hours commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder, under heavy enemy fire the men of the 2nd Ranger Battalion used extension ladders and ropes to climb 100-foot cliffs and eventually captured the German Stronghold. This short aerial film of Pointe du Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial was created by Cloudshots Aerials in honor and remembrance of all the brave men that fought and gave their lives for our freedom. Choose a new media file |
English : On the 6th of June 1944 at 0710 hours commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder, under heavy enemy fire the men of the 2nd Ranger Battalion used extension ladders and ropes to climb 100-foot cliffs and eventually captured the German Stronghold. This short aerial film of Pointe du Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial was created by Cloudshots Aerials in honor and remembrance of all the brave men that fought and gave their lives for our freedom.
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_auf_Bl%C3%BCte_im_FFH-Gebiet_%22Viernheimer_Waldheide_und_angrenzende_Fl%C3%A4chen%22.jpg) A seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) covered in dew sitting on a flower. Taken in Viernheimer Waldheide Special Area of Conservation, Germany Change image |
English : A seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) covered in dew sitting on a flower. Taken in Viernheimer Waldheide Special Area of Conservation, Germany
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Video summarizing the topic of artificial intelligence and presenting some of the ethical implications. Subtitles available. Choose a new media file |
English : Video summarizing the topic of artificial intelligence and presenting some of the ethical implications. Subtitles available.
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_06.jpg) This stained glass window by Oskar Berbig (1884–1930) depicts the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is located in Katholische Kapelle Sogn Antoni von Padua (Andiast, Switzerland). Today is the feast day of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Roman Catholic Church. Change image |
English : This stained glass window by Oskar Berbig (1884–1930) depicts the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is located in Katholische Kapelle Sogn Antoni von Padua (Andiast, Switzerland). Today is the feast day of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Roman Catholic Church.
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,_10-07-2023._(d.j.b)_01.jpg) Wierum (Northeast-Fryslân), View of the Wadden Sea from the seawall. (level gauge). Change image |
English : Wierum (Northeast-Fryslân), View of the Wadden Sea from the seawall. (level gauge).
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 CargoNet 185 with the 44819 Narvik - Oslo crosses the Vindelälven between Vindeln and Tvärålund, Sweden Change image |
English : CargoNet 185 with the 44819 Narvik - Oslo crosses the Vindelälven between Vindeln and Tvärålund, Sweden
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 Cassiterite bipyramids, chemical formula SnO2. locality Southeast slope Xuebaoding, Pingwu country, province Sichuan in China. Edge length ca. 30mm. Collection M.R. Change image |
English : Cassiterite bipyramids, chemical formula SnO2. locality Southeast slope Xuebaoding, Pingwu country, province Sichuan in China. Edge length ca. 30mm. Collection M.R.
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 Pipe organ, apostle statues and ceiling of the Baroque church of the Assumption of Mary, Kirchhaslach, Germany. Change image |
English : Pipe organ, apostle statues and ceiling of the Baroque church of the Assumption of Mary, Kirchhaslach, Germany.
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 Chinese scroll with the text of surah Al-Hajj from the Quran, showing routes of the Hajj and views of Mecca and Medina Change image |
English : Chinese scroll with the text of surah Al-Hajj from the Quran, showing routes of the Hajj and views of Mecca and Medina
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NASA Public Affairs Officer Brandi Dean talks with Dr. Sudhakar Rajulu, principal investigator for the Body Measures experiment taking place aboard the International Space Station. Choose a new media file |
English : NASA Public Affairs Officer Brandi Dean talks with Dr. Sudhakar Rajulu, principal investigator for the Body Measures experiment taking place aboard the International Space Station.
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 Detail shot (humpback whale throat furrows) of art project “The Cast Whale Project” (Gil Shachar) in the Holy Cross Church in Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Change image |
English : Detail shot (humpback whale throat furrows) of art project “The Cast Whale Project” (Gil Shachar) in the Holy Cross Church in Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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A short clip of Hongkongers' protest demanding withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill, five years ago today. Choose a new media file |
English : A short clip of Hongkongers' protest demanding withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill, five years ago today.
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A video showcasing one of Japan's famous hot springs, the Kusatsu Onsen. Today is Yumi Kakazu's birthday. She voiced Shizuka Minamoto in Doraemon. Choose a new media file |
English : A video showcasing one of Japan's famous hot springs, the Kusatsu Onsen. Today is Yumi Kakazu's birthday. She voiced Shizuka Minamoto in Doraemon.
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 The small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata) known as St Anna Lime, a natural monument and about 300 years old, on a hill near Kirchhausen, Heilbronn, Germany. Change image |
English : The small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata) known as St Anna Lime, a natural monument and about 300 years old, on a hill near Kirchhausen, Heilbronn, Germany.
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 Farmhouse in Provence, painting produced in 1888 by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh at the height of his career. The painting was made in Arles, a city located in the region of Provence (southern France). Change image |
English : Farmhouse in Provence, painting produced in 1888 by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh at the height of his career. The painting was made in Arles, a city located in the region of Provence (southern France).
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 This is an unusual four-armed sculpture of Parshurama from the carved wall of Rani Ki Vav, holding in his four hands an arrow, a sword, a shield and a slack bow. The stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat, India. 10 years ago on this day, Rani Ki Vav was added to the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Change image |
English : This is an unusual four-armed sculpture of Parshurama from the carved wall of Rani Ki Vav, holding in his four hands an arrow, a sword, a shield and a slack bow. The stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat, India. 10 years ago on this day, Rani Ki Vav was added to the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
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 Alba Madonna created by Raphael c. 1511 depicts Mary, Jesus, and John the Baptist in a typical Italian countryside. Today is the Nativity of John the Baptist. Change image |
English : Alba Madonna created by Raphael c. 1511 depicts Mary, Jesus, and John the Baptist in a typical Italian countryside. Today is the Nativity of John the Baptist.
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Today is the 40th anniversary of Michel Foucault's death, this video is a review of his thought and life. Subtitles available. Choose a new media file |
English : Today is the 40th anniversary of Michel Foucault's death, this video is a review of his thought and life. Subtitles available.
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Today 26 June is International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Choose a new media file |
English : Today 26 June is International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
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 On this day, 110 years ago, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife in Sarajevo, precipitated the start of World War I. The event is represented here in the July 12, 1914 issue of Le Petit Journal. Change image |
English : On this day, 110 years ago, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife in Sarajevo, precipitated the start of World War I. The event is represented here in the July 12, 1914 issue of Le Petit Journal.
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