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A Short Lesson in New York's Architectural History

There's no city that can compare to New York's architecture. Let's dive into it.

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Full Documentary: Exploring The Lost City of Petra

Petra is famous for its intricate rock-cut architecture, as well as for its fascinating water conduit system. Learn about this historical city in this video.

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This Ancient Civilization Just Mysteriously Vanished

Long ago, Malta was inhabited by a mysterious, advanced civilization, but one day, it ceased to exist. What happened?

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Incredible! A Glimpse Into What Ancient Rome Looked Like

This video depicts a 3D rendering of what Rome looked like in 320AD.

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Epic Nature: The Beauty of Rogers Pass

Come with us to a Canadian adventure with two veteran adventurers at Rogers Pass

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10 Most Opulent Libraries in the World

Full of opulence but also knowledge, these are 10 of the most exquisite libraries in the world.

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Got a Sweet Tooth? Spend a Saturday in Sweden!

Those of you with a sweet tooth would love the Swedes' "Saturday Sweets." But what are the sinister roots of this sweet tradition?

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The Reason Why No One Ever Smiles In Old Photographs

Discover the real cultural and technological reasons behind the serious faces in old portrait photographs.

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Why Were Masks SO Popular In Medieval Venice?

Venetian masks are one of the city's most iconic symbols. But what is the history of these unusual accessories? Find out the surprising answer in this video.

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Full Documentary: Unearthing the Lost World of Angkor Wat...

This fascinating feature-length documentary explores the ancient civilization that inhabited Cambodia's Angkor Wat. Watch it in its entirety here.

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These Unique Art Forms Have Been Practiced For Centuries

Art often reflects the unique history, traditions, and culture of a specific country. Discover 16 ancient and unique art forms from around the world.

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This Fortress Has Over 1000 Years of Fascinating History

Over 2 million people visit the Alhambra fortress every year, but few of them know about the secret world beneath this ancient monument.

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10 Most Mysterious Temples Around the World

Over the years these shrines have accumulated or covered up countless stories and secrets - these are the 10 most mysterious temples around the world.

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How Two Fake Policemen Stole $500 Million Worth of Art

In 1990, 13 works of art, valued at $500 million in total, were stolen from a museum in Boston. This is how the fake policemen conducted this mysterious heist.

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Why Did Ancient Egyptians Stop Building Pyramids?

Why did the ancient Egyptians only build pyramids for a few centuries in their vast 3,000-year history?

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The Bizarre History of the World's Most Stolen Painting

This painting is like a magnet for misdeeds, and was stolen again and again.

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Enjoy a Tour of a Stunning Opera House...

Enjoy an HD, 4K tour of the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris, France.

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A Stunning and Unique Photo Walk Through Hiroshima

Discover the beauty of Hiroshima as seen through the lens of National Geographic photographer, David Guttenfelder

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Admire the Unique Raw Beauty of Bangladesh

From the busy streets of Dhaka, through the scenic countryside, Bangladesh truly has a one of a kind magic

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Fascinating! Did You Know You Could Paint on WATER?

In this video, artist Garip Ay demonstrates an ancient artistic style called ebru, also known as paper marbling, which involves painting on WATER

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Take a Midday Stroll Through Ancient Rome!

This extremely detailed cinematic digital reconstruction offers a unique glimpse of everyday life in Ancient Rome

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How an Insane King Built the World’s Most Beautiful Castle

Neuschwanstein is most recognized castle, famous for its fairy tale like appearance. But the history of this stunning castle is no fairy tale

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This Is Why Skyscrapers Are So Rare in European Cities

High rise buildings are not very common in Europe, and history has everything to do with it...

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The Lost Seventh Wonder of the World, the Hanging Gardens

We have ample evidence for all of the ancient seven wonders of the world, except for one: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Did it exist?