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MOT 1951: MAP: North Africa & the Middle East
MOT 1951: MAP: North Africa & the Middle East.PAN from Morocco Algeria Tunisia Libya Egypt to map of Middle Eastern countries - Persian Gulf.
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4 Mistakes Common to Middle Eastern Students on the IELTS Speaking Exam
Middle Eastern IELTS candidates now make up a majority of students at many test centers. This is for all the lovely Middle Eastern IELTS candidates in the world! In this video, you will see the 4 most common mistakes made by these...
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Cultural Flavours - Afghanistan - Introduction
Because it is landlocked between Pakistan, Iran, Uzbekistan and China in the far north East, Afghanistan has a wide range of different terrains and soils, and is such able to produce various types of crops, leading to a diet rich in...
TED Talks
Neil MacGregor: 2600 years of history in one object
A clay cylinder covered in Akkadian cuneiform script, damaged and broken, the Cyrus Cylinder is a powerful symbol of religious tolerance and multi-culturalism. In this enthralling talk Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum,...
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Research on popular sentiments in the Middle East - Long interview
Mansoor Moaddel, Professor of Sociology at Eastern Michigan University and Research Affiliate of the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan, is a world-renowned expert on public sentiments in the Middle East. In this...
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Curved Sword Vs. Straight Sword: Which Is Better?
One of the longest running arguments among sword enthusiasts revolves around the two dominant shapes of swords: curved and straight. Traditionally, straight swords have been used by Western European cultures, while curved swords are...
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MOT 1951: MARRAKECH and LAHORE PAKISTAN
MARRAKECH (MARRAKESH): HA XWS People gathered in open area w/ city buildings BG. People & camels gathered together flat roof city buildings BG. Middle East Eurasia / LAHORE PAKISTAN: HA XWS Badshahi Masjid (mosque) w/ huge courtyard...
TED Talks
TED: How I'm using LEGO to teach Arabic | Ghada Wali
After a visit to a European library in search of Arabic and Middle Eastern texts turned up only titles about fear, terrorism and destruction, Ghada Wali resolved to represent her culture in a fun, accessible way. The result: a colorful,...
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Research on popular sentiments in the Middle East - Short interview
Mansoor Moaddel, Professor of Sociology at Eastern Michigan University and Research Affiliate of the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan, is a world-renowned expert on public sentiments in the Middle East. In this...
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Sudanese artist on US road trip: 'The story of civil rights is unfinished
Khalid Albaih, a Sudanese political cartoonist who lives in Qatar, is taking a road trip across the US with 10 Middle Eastern artists, collectively known as Culturunners. A black Muslim, he explores race, politics, the American civil...
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Eastern Europe Consolidates: Crash Course European History
While the focus has been on Western Europe so far, there has also been a lot going on in Eastern Europe, which we'll be looking at today. The Commonwealth of Poland-Lithuania, The Ottoman Empire, and Russia were all competing at the...
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Exploring the History and Uses of Bulgur
This video explores the ancient grain bulgur and its significance in various cultures throughout history. It highlights how bulgur is made, its versatility in different dishes, and its long shelf life. The video emphasizes how this...
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What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest Companion
New ReviewHellhounds, the fearsome canine beasts of the underworld who often serve as guardians to the very gates of hell, pop up in a wide variety of cultural folklore throughout history. They're also fairly commonplace in the stories we tell in...
History Hit
The Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet
The region stretching from eastern Europe and sweeping right across into Arabia and the north coast of Africa, was home to one of the most extraordinary empires in history: the Ottoman Empire. Along its routes flowed ideas, goods,...
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MOT 1951: PEASANT LIFESTYLE
Camels walking in village street. Iranian woman in traditional clothing washing bowl in stagnet water baby in shirt walking BG.
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MOT 1951: PEASANT LIFESTYLE
Woman kneading dough on stone placing bread (flat bread nan) own into outdoor stone oven.
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MOT 1951: FISHERMAN OF THE CASPIAN
Fishermen fishing in Caspian Sea Fisherman pulling long rope in desert (attached to fishing net) Fishermen standing in seawater gathering in large fish net teamwork / CU Fish caught in net.
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MOT 1951: TEHRAN IRAN
Tehran old-world cityscapes People walking on sidewalks w/ open gutters FG. Iranian man washing face in open gutter water. Open air bazaar: people buying / vendors selling vegetables fruits / Old new modern antiquated city of contrasts.
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MOT 1951: ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN: COUNTRYSIDE, NAQSH-E RUSTAM
MOT 1951: ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN: COUNTRYSIDE: VS Mountains valley in Iran / Camel caravan walking single file line in desert / NAQSH-E RUSTAM: Tomb of Darius I of Persia carved in cliff cross shape w/ center entrance. Cliff side...
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MOT 1951: Wealthy land owners
OPULENT MODERN LIFESTYLE: WS Wealthy land owner's mid-century modern home / VS Wealthy Iranian men women sitting on covered porch being served food talking smoking.
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MOT 1951: British troops leaving Cypress
REDEPLOYMENT FROM CYPRESS: British paratroopers marching three abreast on street / MS Marching paratroopers / British soldiers standing in formation on dock / soldiers carrying duffel bags up ship's ramp boarding for transport.
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MOT:1951 Abadan oil refinery tankers
ABADAN IRAN: Abadan refinery tanker ships in harbor British oil tanker stern. Docked Norweigian ship (Norge Haugesund) stern / WS Docked Panamanian ship / Deck of ship w/ oil hoses / Man turning valve wheel.
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MOT 1941: WWII - ALLIED SOLDIERS IN IRAN
British Russian officers dine / CU Russian soldier smiling / Russian & British officers meeting in field shaking hands talking / Group dinner w/ British & Russian officers eating together drinking beer toasting.
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MOT 1951: Mountains sheep shephard
FARMERS IN IRAN: Mountains / Sheep & herders shephards moving on meadow plains foothills BG.