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The Block: Stories from a Meeting Place
SBSThese are stories about a patch of land in Sydney, an infamous acre known as the Block, a place steeped in a rich history of Aboriginal culture, activism and hope. Over time, tragedy, drug abuse and crime crept into the Indigenous-owned housing precinct. In September 2010, the few remaining tenants received notice to vacate their homes. The Aboriginal Housing Company, which owned the crumbling terraces, was keen to redevelop the land. Now vacant, the Block sits on the verge of a new, uncertain rebirth. This virtual time capsule invites you to explore the Block, to witness the events that defined its 40-year history, and to meet the people whose lives it has shaped. More…
Generation Tian'anmen
Lemonde.frPatrick Zachmann documented the Beijing spring from the inside as a Magnum photographer. He brings us back the intimacy of the events leading us to the question: what's on the mind of chinese youngsters in 1989 and 2009? More…
Redefining China's Families
The Washington PostA series exploring how China's staggering economic growth has overshadowed a more subtle shift in Chinese society. More…
Jean-Michel Cousteau Ocean Adventures
PBS OnlineThe site for this television special (produced by KQED in San Francisco) combines beautiful underwater film and photography with rich resources for educators and interactive games, all focused on preserving our undersea ecosystem. More…
Lewis & Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition
Missouri Historical SocietyThis web site draws on seven years of research into the artifacts of the Lewis and Clark expedition, presenting newly discovered artifacts and original source material gathered from over 60 institutions nationwide. Never before has such a wide and varied collection of Lewis and Clark material been available to the public in such a carefully researched and authenticated forum. More…
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