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Uzbekistan: Golden Heart of the Silk Road, Part 2 of 2

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Uzbekistan: Golden Heart of the Silk Road, Part 2 of 2

More than a thousand years ago, citizens from Asia, the Middle East, and the West converged in one location to share ideas, culture, art, spices, music, and more, as they journeyed to faraway lands. This location was the site of modern-day Uzbekistan, once known as an oasis in the middle of the famed Silk Road. Art and culture have flourished in the region for centuries. Many of today’s artisans w
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Uzbekistan: Golden Heart of the Silk Road, Part 1 of 2

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Uzbekistan: Golden Heart of the Silk Road, Part 1 of 2

Red-sand deserts, snowcapped mountains, unique architecture, and more than 2,000 years of culture – these are just a few of the many attractions the Republic of Uzbekistan has to offer. Ranked as the top travel destination for the year 2020 by Lonely Planet, the country is being recognized as one of Central Asia’s hidden gems. Since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Uz
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2023-03-15   217 Views
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Mali: A Rich Land with a Precious Heritage

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Mali: A Rich Land with a Precious Heritage

The Republic of Mali is a large landlocked country in the heart of West Africa that extends deep into the Sahara Desert. Agriculture is the dominant economic sector in the country, particularly cotton and grain production, which includes rice, corn, and wheat. Mali’s national drink, green tea, is also an integral aspect of life, and is by far the country’s most popular beverage. In Mali, the key s
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2023-03-08   257 Views
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Walls of Cultural Significance

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Walls of Cultural Significance

Walls are among the most common and essential human-made structures. Apart from their functional purposes, some have become cultural or political symbols, representing the history and ideas of the people who built them. On our show today, we’ll visit some of the world’s most interesting walls.
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2023-03-01   291 Views
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The Charrúa - Resilient Indigenous People of Uruguay

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The Charrúa - Resilient Indigenous People of Uruguay

For many years, it was believed that the Charrúa ethnic group was extinct. However, people with this indigenous lineage have recently been coming forward and revealing their Charrúa backgound. Today, it is believed that there are approximately 160,000 to 300,000 Charrúa descendants living in Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil. Associations have been formed to recognize and pay tribute to this indigenou
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2023-02-22   322 Views
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Houseboats: Smart Living and Traveling on Water

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Houseboats: Smart Living and Traveling on Water

Since ancient times, humans have used boats and ships to transport goods worldwide. Those vessels would sometimes travel for months and be used as living quarters. Eventually, such floating structures became homes for many people, most choosing to have them moored in a fixed location. The most significant difference between a houseboat and a floating home is movement. Floating houses are moored in
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Maldives: A Sunny Paradise in the Indian Ocean

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Maldives: A Sunny Paradise in the Indian Ocean

At the heart of the Indian Ocean sits Maldives, an independent island country consisting of almost 1,200 small islands stretching along 871 kilometers. The country's unique geography, which spans across the equator, means one can consistently enjoy a tropical climate that is hot and humid all year round, with an average annual temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. Due to these natural factors, it is
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The Artistic Tahitian Culture

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The Artistic Tahitian Culture

The Tahitian people reside on the islands of French Polynesia. Known as The Islands of Tahiti, this area is a made up of more than 100 islands and atolls and have been fondly referred to as “the heart and soul of the South Pacific.”For generations, art has been an important part of the Tahitian culture. Since 1881, the Heiva festival has brought together many performers and artists including chore
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Ecuador: Protector of Nature's Rights

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Ecuador: Protector of Nature's Rights

Ecuador is situated on the west side of the South American continent along the equator. It is bordered by Colombia to the north and Peru to the south, and backed by the Andes Mountains, home of Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world. Extending along the Pacific coastlands, across the Andean mountains and through the Amazon rainforest, the geological diversity of this country has nurture
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The Endangered Indigenous Communities of the World

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The Endangered Indigenous Communities of the World

There are currently 467 million citizens in more than 90 countries in the world who identify themselves as indigenous people. With over 5,000 different ethnic groups, indigenous people make up about 6.2 percent of the global population. Sadly, due to climate change, land invasions, the exploitation of natural resources in the animal-people livestock industry, and other factors, many indigenous cul
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Lessons Learned from the Peaceful Karen Community

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Lessons Learned from the Peaceful Karen Community

The Karen people are an ethnic group situated in various parts of southeast Asia including Myanmar, Thailand and India. In Thailand, there are four main Karen groups and one of their largest hill tribes live in a community called Ban Huai Tom. Villagers in this Buddhist community strive to live in harmony with nature and call themselves “Pakakoryor,” which means “human being” or people who have a
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2022-12-28   356 Views
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The Winter Solstice: A Time for Rest, Renewal, and Family

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The Winter Solstice: A Time for Rest, Renewal, and Family

As the Earth rotates, the North-South position of the Sun changes over the course of the year. The Winter Solstice represents the exact moment when the Sun is farthest south at an average of 23.5 degrees. This event takes place each year sometime between the 21st and 23rd of December, when the Earth completes its orbit around the Sun. It marks the end of autumn and the first day of the winter seas
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2022-12-21   447 Views
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Tunisia: Jasmine of the Mediterranean

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Tunisia: Jasmine of the Mediterranean

Tunisia, Africa’s northernmost nation, is known for its warm, sunny weather, well-preserved ancient sites, rich Arabic architecture, and distinctive culture and arts. The fragrant jasmine is the country’s national flower, symbolizing simplicity, serenity, purity, and happiness.Historically known as the granary of the Roman Empire, the fertile land in the north produces most of the country’s cereal
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2022-12-14   464 Views
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The Resilient Rohingya People

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The Resilient Rohingya People

Though the majority of the Myanmar population are Buddhists, the Rohingya community in Rakhine State predominately practices Islam. Records show that the Rohingya people are the indigenous people of the area, who have a distinct ethnic, cultural, and linguistic ancestry that dates as far back as the late 7th century. However, due to decades of discrimination and violence imposed upon them, especia
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2022-12-07   308 Views
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Ireland: The Beloved Emerald Isle of Beauty and Legends, Part 2 of 2

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Ireland: The Beloved Emerald Isle of Beauty and Legends, Part 2 of 2

Ireland, known as the “Emerald Isle,” is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean. Its lush landscapes, charming historic castles and cathedrals, and welcoming people make Ireland a beautiful and poetic land. Today, we invite you to discover some of the instruments, music, dances, and folklore that have emerged from this creative island nation. The Emerald Isle is the only nation in the world to have
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2022-11-23   407 Views
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Ireland: The Beloved Emerald Isle of Beauty and Legends, Part 1 of 2

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Ireland: The Beloved Emerald Isle of Beauty and Legends, Part 1 of 2

Known for its gorgeous scenery with rolling green meadows stretching to the horizon, Ireland, fondly called the Emerald Isle, is a North Atlantic island in northwestern Europe and part of the British Isles, separated from Great Britain by the Irish Sea, St. Georges Channel, and the North Channel. The island of Ireland is comprised of two separate self-governing polities - Ireland, also known as th
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2022-11-16   644 Views
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Nan Madol: A Mysterious City in the Pacific

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Nan Madol: A Mysterious City in the Pacific

In Eastern Micronesia, near the southern end of Temwen Island and adjacent to the eastern shore of Pohnpei Island, lies Nan Madol, an abandoned city often referred to as the “Venice of the Pacific.” Some say it’s the eighth wonder of the world; others claim it was a part of the “lost continent” of Lemuria or Mu.The Federated States of Micronesia is a country consisting of 607 islands and four stat
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Kirkenes: A Norwegian Town United by Compassion

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Kirkenes: A Norwegian Town United by Compassion

The town of Kirkenes lies on a peninsula facing the Barents Sea, which borders both Russia and Finland. Just a little over two square kilometers in size, Kirkenes has a population of an estimated 3,500. Apart from the Norwegian and Sami native people, migrants from Finland, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, and other countries are among its residents.On February 24, 2022, things changed overnight when Rus
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The Smiling People of Samoa

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The Smiling People of Samoa

The Samoan people reside on the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. These Polynesian islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean. An oral tradition describes that the god Tagaloa created the Samoan archipelago. The Archipelago includes ten islands which are mostly volcanic. It is here where the Samoan culture, which dates back over 3,000 years, is honored and celebrated. Legend refers to Samoa
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2022-10-26   430 Views
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The Cultural Wealth of Nigeria, Part 2 of 2

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The Cultural Wealth of Nigeria, Part 2 of 2

Today we invite you to join us as we explore the traditional music, dance, art and festivals of magnificent Nigeria. Nigeria has a wide range of folk music styles, as each ethnic group has its own instruments, songs and techniques. The folk music of the Yoruba people is one of the most popular styles of West African music. It comes in Afro-Latin and Caribbean styles and has influenced the music of
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2022-10-12   428 Views
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