Gresham College
Incest and Folk-Dancing: Two things to be avoided - Professor Steve Jones
How closely are we related to each other, and how recently do we all share an ancestor? The answer to those questions is: closer and more recently than you might think. Professor Jones discusses patterns of relatedness in ancient and...
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Traditional weddings restored in Taiz
LEAD IN: The city of Taiz is the cultural capital of Yemen, with a rich heritage that many residents are keen to preserve. Now, an increasing number of wedding parties are reviving certain traditions as a way of keeping them alive....
Associated Press
Polo played at the top of the world in Pakistan
Shandur Pass, Pakistan ,Northern Areas , 7-9 July 2006 1. Wide top view from top of the Lowari Pass, 2. Car on the road 3. Various of tents where visitors to the polo festival stay 4. Pull out from snow on mountain tops to Polo ground 5....
Royal Opera House
Sarah Lamb on dancing Onegin (The Royal Ballet)
Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Sarah Lamb introduces the John Cranko's ballet, Onegin. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/onegin John Cranko became acquainted with Alexander Pushkin’s verse-novel Eugene Onegin when he choreographed...
Curated Video
RR8004A YUGOSLAVIA THE CHALLENGE AFTER TITO
Background to Story: Pres Tito's illness has focussed the attention of both East and West on the future of Yugoslavia.Josip Broz Tito, the unifier & father of modern Yugoslavia, has charted the course of his country for the past...
Associated Press
Mourners pay respects to musician Compay Segundo
SHOTLIST: NB: wrong slate on tape, story correct File - Havana, Cuba - June 8, 2001 1. Wide shot Compay in concert, Hotel Nacional Havana 2. Close up same 3. Cutaway audience 4. Close up Compay Segundo singing and playing "Chan Chan"...
Curated Video
TAIWAN: TAIPEI: NATION'S 85th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Mandarin/Nat The Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui called for dialogue with Beijing as Taiwan celebrated its 85th birthday Thursday. Some 50-thousand people turned out for the celebration in front of the Presidential Office. Semi-official...
Curated Video
Celebrating the Ulaanbaatar Winter Festival
LEAD IN:Hundreds of Mongolians have been celebrating the annual Ulaanbaatar Winter Festival, in temperatures of around -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit).The festival includes winter sports, traditional ethnic performances and a...
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Celebrating the Ulaanbaatar Winter Festival
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4080860LEAD IN:Hundreds of Mongolians have been celebrating the annual Ulaanbaatar Winter Festival, in temperatures of around -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit).The festival includes winter...
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Evangelical Christians key donors for Jews moving to Israel
LEAD-IN: An increasing number of Jewish immigrants arriving in Israel are being funded by Christian evangelicals. Attitudes in Israel toward evangelicals are evolving. Long held scepticism about Christian Zionist motives is waning, with...
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Crowds around the world celebrate the Chinese new year, year of the rabbit
AP Entertainment Beijing, China, 3 February 2011 1. Wide of people standing in line outside Baiyun Temple, also known as the White Cloud Temple 2. Crowd lining up 3. People throwing coins at bell 4. Wide of bell, coins falling 5....
Curated Video
Puppet master entertains Mali children with ancient tradition
A puppet master in Mali is breathing life into an ancient tradition for a new generation. And through his puppetry he's trying to teach a new generation of Malinese children to dance to the rhythm of their ancestors. Puppet master, Yaya...
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Kiev rivals Berlin in trend stakes
LEADIN: Kiev is reinventing itself as trendy cultural hotspot. Tourism is up and optimism is high as the city tries to forget recent turmoil. STORYLINE: Music lovers dance at a festival in Kiev, their spirits high despite the wet...
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Kiev rivals Berlin in trend stakes
LEADIN: Kiev is reinventing itself as trendy cultural hotspot. Tourism is up and optimism is high as the city tries to forget recent turmoil. STORYLINE: Music lovers dance at a festival in Kiev, their spirits high despite the wet...
Curated Video
ENTERTAINMENT DAILY: ENT1- OLYMPIC CLOSING
English/Nat LOCATION: Sydney, Australia The Sydney Olympic Committee unveiled its list of performers for the closing ceremony of the XXVII Olympiad which takes place on October 1st. They include KYLIE MINOGUE, MEN AT WORK, INXS, SAVAGE...
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Festival provides rare outlet for musical talent
LEAD IN:A concert in the Iranian capital Tehran marking the anniversary of the 1979 revolution provides a rare outlet for local and international musicians to showcase their talents.STORY-LINE:The audience welcomes the performers with a...