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OF-DVD-MALAMA - MALAMA KA AINA (TO CARE FOR THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE OF NIIHAU)MALAMA KA AINA invites you to take a never before journey to the 'forbidden' island of Hawaii named NIIHAU. This fascinating, privately owned island is home to 200 native Hawaiians that continue to speak the ancient Hawaiian dialect as their first language.Learn the story of how the Sinclair family purchased the island from King Kamehameha V in 1864. Watch Keith Robinson, one of the two brothers who owns the island today, take us on a tour of the island's ecosystem and listen as he tells remarkable stories of the Isle and its people.Follow the struggle that this island has endured in preserving the culture, its people, species, and rights to this land. You will hear dramatic stories including how the native people were protected from diseases to the capture of a Japanese fighting pilot during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. No one is allowed to step foot on this island without a special invitation so you won't want to miss seeing this amazing glimpse of one of the modern worlds still existing mystery places.
Malama Ka Aina
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Added: 210 days ago
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GTR-DVD-1224 - Located close to the coast, the former Taiwanese capital of Tainan is both historically and culturally one of the country's most fascinating cities. Fort Provintia dates back to the time when the Dutch ruled the city. In the 17th century the fort was located on the waterfront and in those days passing ships were strictly observed. The Kuang Kung Temple is the tallest 'war-god-temple' in Taiwan. The present buildings were built at the beginning of the 18th century although the foundations were built much earlier. Tainan also contains the oldest Confucian temple on the island. The sanctuary and its adjoining school were founded in 1665 and were gradually extended. The majority of the buildings date back to 1715 when the temple site, built according to unique Ming design, was further developed. The fascinating cultural heritage of the historic city of Tainan is still very much alive today in its numerous temples, ancient monuments and magnificent works of art. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.
Global Treasures TAINAN...
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Added: 210 days ago
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GTR-DVD-1044 - The 4000 year old ruins of the Minoan Palace of Phaistos are scattered over a wide area of a picturesque hillside on the island of Crete.The first archaeological excavations took place between 1900 and 1909 and it soon became evident that these ruins, as well as further discoveries of the Minoan Epoch that date from around 1900 B.C., were the remains of the first highly developed culture of Europe. The multi-layered ruins and walls of the palace as they appear today are similar to the numerous cultural influences of ancient Crete. Libyan Megalith constructions with large limestone blocks combine with the wood, quarry stone and clay plaster of the semi-timbered buildings. Unlike classic Greek architecture, the Minoan constructions are not dominated or influenced by strict symmetrical lines. The facades of the buildings were given little importance by the people of Crete who instead focused on comfort and luxury from within, a fact demonstrated by the discovery of baths and a highly developed drainage system. No one could have foreseen that the once prosperous Minoan culture that left its traces in Phaistos would later be considered by historians to be the beginning of Europe's cultural development. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.
Global Treasures Phaistos...
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Added: 210 days ago
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GTR-DVD-1187 - Twenty kilometres east of the large Dutch port of Rotterdam is an exceptional and captivating landscape of windmills, Kinderdijk. For many centuries the windmills played an important role in the drainage and subsequent reclamation of land in the Netherlands. Up until the 19th century there were more than ten thousand windmills in Holland and even though only a fraction of them still exist they are still an important resource. The nineteen windmills in the Kinderdijk area were built in the 18th century along the waterways of Lek and Noord. In the past the sails of the redundant windmills were used as a means of communication: the position of the sails indicated if there was reason to celebrate or to grieve or if the operators of the mill had taken a short break. The traditions of the Dutch windmill are still kept very much alive by several millers keen to continue the rich heritage created by previous generations. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.
Global Treasures MOLENS...
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Added: 210 days ago
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WTF-DVD-BAV - BAVARIA & THE BLACK FOREST Filmed and produced by Fran & Brooke Reidelberger Scripted and narrated by Fran Reidelberger The Romantic Road, from Füssen to Würzburg --Füssen -- home of Neuschwanstein and the story of Mad King Ludwig II - Augsburg -- the historic Fuggerei, DeVries sculptures and the latest in transportation - Dinkelsbühl -- a charming village that annually celebrates with a Children's Festival - Rothenburg -- a preserved medieval walled village and home to carved Nutcrackers - Creglingen -- a "walled" town without a wall, a maker of thimbles and his museum, a magnificent hand-carved 16th century alter by Tilman Riemenschneider - Würzburg -- city of churches, the mighty Residenz, beer steins and white wine - Frankfurt -- the arrival city for most north American visitors with a renown zoo and botanical gardens and a great center for touring Mainz and the Gutenberg museum, Hanau and the Brothers Grimm, Wiesbaden with its strong U.S. military presence - Baden Baden -- ancient health resort town with luxurious hotels and spas - Ulm -- birthplace of Albert Einstein and site of Europe's tallest cathedral spire - Triberg -- wood carving, Black Forest pastries, cuckoo clocks and Germany's highest waterfall - The Bodensee-- Germany's water playground -- home of Lindau, Constance and Mainau, a sub-tropical garden full of exotic flowers and enchanting butterflies - Upper Bavaria -- misty mountains, cheese making, an annual "cow festival" and the popular sport of hang gliding.Mittenwald -- colorful frescoes and violin making - Oberammergau -- home of the famous Passion Play and near-by Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace - Garmisch-Partenkirchen -- flower gardens, stage coaches, a tram ride to Germany's highest mountain top and winter skiing in the Alps - Springtime in Bavaria -- wildflowers and a May pole festival in the tiny village of Unterwössen and a visit to Ludwig's palace, the sumptuous Herrenchiemsee - Berchtesgaden -- Bavaria's most spectacular mountain scenery, a gentle cruise on Lake Königsee and a visit to Hitler's infamous Eagle's Nest - Passau -- where three important rivers meet and home of the world's largest church organ - Bavarian Forest -- Europe's largest stretch of uninterrupted forest, a national park full of wildlife, a reconstructed open-air German farm village, glassmaking in the village of Zwiesel - Nürnberg -- home of artist Albrecht Dürer, a toy museum and world-famous Hummel figurines - Dachau -- a pretty village with an artistic flair, but forever linked with the Nazi's first concentration camp on the edge of town - Munich -- the 100-year-old glockenspiel in the popular Marienplatz, Olympic stadium and park, Nymphenburg Palace, art museums, outdoor food market, beer-making, Bavaria's best sausages and the world-famous Oktoberfest.
Bavaria and the Black Forest
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The Grand Canyon Railway runs a steam train between Williams and the South Rim. We inspect this vintage train, and get a look at a modern-day Amtrak to see the evolution of rail travel.
A Tale of Two Trains
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7DY-DVD-154 - Taiwan, the Beautiful Island or, 'Ilha Formosa': a land of gods, spirits and temples - an island at the end of a rainbow! This south east Asian island is separated from the Chinese mainland by the Formosa Strait that at its narrowest point is a hundred and thirty kilometres wide. Taipei is a pulsating metropolis in the north of the island in which emperors' treasures and chaotic traffic highlight both industrial strength and a Chinese way of life. In the old town district of Wan Hua is the city's oldest and most precious Buddhist temple of Lungshan Szu, the Dragon Mountain Temple. The Sun Yi Sen Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the centenary of the founder of the Republic of China. His efforts brought about the abdication of the last emperor and the birth of the Republic Of China. The Confucius Temple is a place of contemplation and is a replica of the Temple Of Qu Fu, Qu Fu having been the home town of Confucius. This silent place is one of five temples in Taiwan dedicated to the great Chinese philosopher, Confucius, the founder of a religion that even today has many followers. The past importance of the former Taiwanese capital of Tainan is indicated by the city's many temple complexes that contain an abundance of sacred works of art. Religion still plays a central role in the daily life of the people and the Tien Gon Temple is the most important temple in Taiwan. Taiwan is an island full of magical charm, fascinating works of art and breathtaking natural wonders. The legacy of Confucius mixed with the bright hope of the future. A symbiosis of industrialisation and Chinese tradition. The success of capitalism confirmed by the eternal words, "Made in Taiwan"!
7 Days TAIWAN
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Added: 210 days ago
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