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Beneath the Wave off Kanagawa
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) produced a series of ukiyo-e woodblock prints known as the 'Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjurokkei). One of the set, 'Beneath the Wave off Kanagawa', is perhaps the most famous of all Japanese artworks...
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Chinese Fashion Through the Dynasties
This video describes the various fashion practices of ancient China across the dynasties.
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Life in Ancient China
This video describes the many interesting facts of daily life in ancient China including sanitation practices, cosmetics, and making natural predictions.
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Six Fascinating Facts About The Samurai
Samurai are legendary warriors and perhaps the most well-known class of people in ancient Japan. They were noble fighters that fought evil (and each other) with their swords and frightening armor, following a strict moral code that governed...
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7 Greatest Philosophers in Chinese History
Meet the greatest philosophers in Chinese history.
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Chinese Hairstyles Through the Dynasties
This video describes the various hairstyles throughout the Chinese dynasties.
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Chinese Makeup Routines Through the Dynasties
This video describes the various makeup routines present throughout Chinese history.
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Ancient China: Ghost Stories
In this video, three of the strangest and most famous ghost stories of ancient China are discussed.
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Selja Monastery - The Sacred Island off the West Coast of Norway
Selja monastery has been considered one of the most sacred sites in Norway for more than 1000 years. The monastery is connected to the legend of St. Sunniva (10th century CE), who is the only female Norwegian saint, and was for a long time...
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Lancaster Taking off to Attack the Ruhr
A Royal Air Force Lancaster bomber about to take off to bomb Duisburg during the battle of the Ruhr (March-July 1943) in the Second World War (1939-45). (Imperial War Museums, London)