The fearless Gurung tribesmen of Nepal, known as master honey hunters, brave dizzying heights of around 300 feet in the Himalayan foothills. Armed only with handmade rope ladders and long sticks called tangos, they risk life to collect precious honeycomb.
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In Andalusia, there's a saying: "An Andalusian man without a horse is like a matador without a cape." Horses are an integral part of the culture and daily life of this region. From a young age, children begin to familiarize themselves with these magnificent animals. Here, a boy s...
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Adam Chasey, once a biologist in the Everglades, paddleboards amongst weather-beaten cypress trees under the light of a full moon. Nighttime often offers the best opportunity to explore swamps and encounter unique wildlife such as alligators and snakes.
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Buryatian Shaman Vitali performs a ritual to connect with the spirits on frozen Lake Baikal, with the sacred Ogoi cape in the background. Lake Baikal is considered the most sacred place of Siberia’s shamanism.
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The power and majesty of nature are revealed in a snowstorm with winds exceeding 100 km/h and temperatures of -22 degrees Celsius, at around 4,600 meters altitude, near the summit of Mont Blanc on the French side. An extreme situation that shows how a high-altitude landscape can...
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Sang Hyang Jaran is a mesmerizing and sacred Balinese dance ritual, blending mysticism with artistic expression. Originating from the island of Bali in Indonesia, this dance pays tribute to the mighty and compassionate spirits that reign over both the seen and unseen worlds.
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In Inner Mongolia, China, a fir forest thrives at an altitude of 1,800 meters, providing a backdrop for the nomadic Mongolian herders who freely roam the area. Here, a herd of horses moves through the woods.
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After a day filled with prayers and study, the young monks of Phugtal Gompa, an ancient Buddhist monastery perched on a sheer cliff in the southeast corner of the Zanskar Valley, love nothing more than to relax by playing football.
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A man, standing with his hyena, is getting ready before the show, in one of the small villages of the desertic north-eastern Nigeria. He is a traditional storyteller, weaving a mesmerizing street circus that blends ancient mystique with the art of storytelling.
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In Ireland, falconers have developed a unique form of hunting known as "snipe hawking." This method involves the use of pointing dogs and the peregrine falcon, the world's fastest animal, to hunt the elusive snipe. This practice relies on Ireland's endangered bogs, highlighting t...
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Nestled in a remote hangar amidst the vast steppes of Kazakhstan rests a relic of Soviet space exploration: the "Buran" space shuttle. Nestled in a remote hangar amidst the vast steppes of Kazakhstan rests a relic of Soviet space exploration: the "Buran" space shuttle. After more...
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A solitary fisherman casts his net under the enchanting glow of golden hour, creating a mesmerizing scene captured from a drone's perspective. The soft, warm tones of the sunlight paint a stunning backdrop as the fisherman tends to his catch, destined to be transformed into the r...
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Bang grass thrives in the expansive wetlands of the Mekong Delta, flourishing in its nutrient-rich, muddy waters. Hand-harvested for optimal quality, this versatile plant plays a crucial role in environmental sustainability, offering a natural alternative to a variety of plastic...
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A girl completes her homework on a makeshift blackboard at home, balancing her studies with household chores. Burkina Faso has faced over 300 terrorist attacks, particularly targeting education. As a result, over 1,000 schools have closed, leaving more than 150,000 children witho...
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In the bitter cold of winter, a solitary monk makes his way to prayer at Phugtal Gompa, one of the world's most remote monasteries. Nestled around a natural cave, its secluded location provides an ideal sanctuary for monks seeking peace and solitude for meditation.
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