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Journal In Time

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Travel Documentary filmed in India & Nepal. Three Friends set out on a journe...moreTravel Documentary filmed in India & Nepal. Three Friends set out on a journey to find adventure and mysticism is South Asia. What they encounter along the way will build character and strengthen friendships through the rest of their livesless

Teotihuacan

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"Teotihuacán" is a Nahuatl name,translated as "City where men become gods." A...more"Teotihuacán" is a Nahuatl name,translated as "City where men become gods." According to legend it was where the Gods gathered to plan the creation of man. Construction of Teotihuacán commenced around 300 BC, with the Pyramid of the Sun built by 150 BC. The city reached its zenith approx. 150--450 A.D., when it was the center of an influential culture. At its height the city covered over 30 square km, and housed a population of as many as 200,000. The central avenue is called "Avenue of the Dead". The city contained palaces, apartment buildings, a marketplace, huge pyramids and temples used for worship. Teotihuacán was a place of pilgrimage in Aztec times, who identified it with the myth of Tollan, the place where the sun was created. Around 750 A.D., much of the city was burned, possibly during an invasion or a rebellion.less

Indian Train Journey

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Views from a train in India.

Ganges River - An Introduction

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The Ganga, especially, is the river of India, beloved of her people, round wh...moreThe Ganga, especially, is the river of India, beloved of her people, round which are intertwined her memories, her hopes and fears, her songs of triumph, her victories and her defeats. She has been a symbol of India's age-long culture and civilization, ever changing, ever flowing, and yet ever the same Ganga. - Jawaharlal Nehru, First Prime Minister of India, born in Allahabad on the Ganges. less

Ganges River - Varanasi

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Varanasi is a famous Hindu holy city situated on the banks of the river Gange...moreVaranasi is a famous Hindu holy city situated on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, dating back thousands of years and contemporaneous with the Sumer civilization. The city is called Kashi, "the luminous" in the Rigveda. It is often also referred to as "city of temples and learning."less

Ganges River - Pollution

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The Ganges collects large amounts of human pollutants as it flows through hig...moreThe Ganges collects large amounts of human pollutants as it flows through highly populous areas e.g. Schistosoma mansoni and faecal coliforms (therefore, carrying high health risk of infection through the fecal-oral route and bathing). These populous areas, and other people down stream, are then exposed to these potentially hazardous accumulations. While proposals have been made for remediating this condition so far no great progress has been achieved.less

Ganges River - Cremation

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People travel from distant places to immerse the ashes of their kin in the wa...morePeople travel from distant places to immerse the ashes of their kin in the waters of the Ganga; this immersion also is believed to send the ashes to heaven. Several places sacred to Hindus lie along the banks of the river Ganga, including Haridwar and Kashi. People carry sacred water from the Ganges that is sealed in copper pots after making the pilgrimage to Kashi. It is believed that drinking water from the Ganga with one's last breath will take the soul to heaven.less

Ganges River - Clean Up & Summary

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The Ganges Basin with its fertile soil is instrumental to the agricultural ec...moreThe Ganges Basin with its fertile soil is instrumental to the agricultural economies of India and Bangladesh. The Ganges and its tributaries provide a perennial source of irrigation to a large area. Chief crops cultivated in the area include rice, sugarcane, lentils, oil seeds, potatoes, and wheat. Along the banks of the river, the presence of swamps and lakes provide a rich growing area for crops such as legumes, chillies, mustard, sesame, sugarcane, and jute. Fishing also provides opportunities to many along the river, though the river remains highly polluted.less

Selaam, India!

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Three friends begin a 28 day journey across India.

Anything can happen in Agra

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Three friends travel to Agra India. They make some friends, see the Taj Mahal...moreThree friends travel to Agra India. They make some friends, see the Taj Mahal, star in a music video and find big trouble which results in the unthinkable.less

Journey to Varanasi

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2 brothers travel to Varanasi, India by train and boat. Along they way, they ...more2 brothers travel to Varanasi, India by train and boat. Along they way, they meet some interesting people.less

Crossing into Nepal

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Two brothers cross the border into Nepal, volunteer at an elephant sanctuary,...moreTwo brothers cross the border into Nepal, volunteer at an elephant sanctuary, and meet some locals.less

Kathmandu to Amritsar

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Two brothers volunteer at the Nepali Elephant Sanctuary, swim with the locals...moreTwo brothers volunteer at the Nepali Elephant Sanctuary, swim with the locals, get fitted for turbans in the holy city of Amritsar and learn some strong moral lessons. Amazing. Truly Amazing.less

Morning Prayer on the Ganges

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Morning Prayer on the Ganges River

Bare Handed Fishing in Alaska

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Whale watching, eagles, and bare handed salmon fishing in Alaska.

London, I Love You

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London is the most populous city within city limits in the European Union wit...moreLondon is the most populous city within city limits in the European Union with an official population of 7.5 million (as of mid-2006) and has a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million people.Its diverse population draws from a wide range of peoples, cultures and religions, speaking over 300 different languages.less

Mursi - Ethiopia

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An encounter with the Mursi Tribe. The Mursi (or Murzu) are a Sub-Saharan Afr...moreAn encounter with the Mursi Tribe. The Mursi (or Murzu) are a Sub-Saharan African nomadic cattle herder tribe located in the Debub Omo Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region in Ethiopia, close to the Sudanese border. The estimated population of the Mursi is around 3900. less

London, I love you.

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An important settlement for around two millennia, London is today one of the ...moreAn important settlement for around two millennia, London is today one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the major global cities.less