Video slide show of Salamiyah, Syria
YOUTUBE.COM -- Salamiyah, Syria ...
Friday Fotos
Tanganyika, Serengeti Lions, 50c, 1961-- Vintage East African Stamps
PINTEREST.CA -- VINTAGE EAST AFRICA -- Memorabilia of British (BEA), German (DOA) and Independent East Africa ...
Uganda, Fair Trade, 30c, 1965 -- Vintage East African Stamps
PINTEREST.CA -- VINTAGE EAST AFRICA -- Memorabilia of British (BEA), German (DOA) and Independent East Africa ...
Kenya, National Assembly, 1 Shs, 1963 -- Vintage East African Stamps
PINTEREST.CA -- VINTAGE EAST AFRICA -- Memorabilia of British (BEA), German (DOA) and Independent East Africa ...
East African Postal Order, 50c, 1967 -- Vintage East African Stamps
PINTEREST.CA -- VINTAGE EAST AFRICA -- Memorabilia of British (BEA), German (DOA) and Independent East Africa ...
Kenya Uganda & Tanganyika, £1, 1935-37 -- Vintage East African Stamps
PINTEREST.CA -- VINTAGE EAST AFRICA -- Memorabilia of British (BEA), German (DOA) and Independent East Africa ...
Medieval Forts Restored as Spectacular Hunza Valley Builds Its Future
NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM -- Beneath the Karakoram Mountains--some of the world's tallest--winds the Hunza Valley of Pakistan, lined with fields and orchards. Once, Hunza was ruled by a prince, or Mir, first from the fort Altit, founded 1,000 years ago, and later, from the nearby Baltit Fort, also centuries old. In disrepair by the late 20th century, both forts have undergone major restoration work. ...
We Are What We Eat: Pakistan
NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM -- Photographer Matthieu Paley travels to the Hunza Valley in northern Pakistan where evening meals are a celebration not to be missed, with an assortment of chai and capatis sprinkled with apricot oil. ...
Paragliders See Hunza and the Karakoram from a New Angle: Spectacular Images from 20,000 Feet
YOUTUBE.COM -- Daredevils hang from a parachute at 20,000ft for a breathtaking and seldom-seen view of Pakistan. Adventurers Petar Loncar, 27, from Serbia, Veselin Ovcharov, 31, from Bulgaria and Francois Ragolski, 26, from France flew over the Karakoram mountain range bordering Pakistan, India and China. French director Adrien Nisan, also known as Shams, 31, filmed the incredible flight to some of the ...
Documentary: The Bridge Across Forever - Tajikistan
YOUTUBE.COM -- INDIAN DIPLOMACY -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Highly recommended. Made in 2002, a fascinating and thorough documentary on Tajikistan, including the strong cross-cultural ties with India.] ARTICLE: Silk Route, the commercial highway of the world has been fundamental in bridging the gap between different civilisations and cultures. Both Central Asia and India have been witness to several warriors and conquerors and ...
Lost Treasures Of Afghanistan | National Geographic
YOUTUBE.COM -- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Highly recommended.] ARTICLE: Follows two interwoven quests for legendary treasures from Afghanistan's past. The discoverer of the "Bactrian Hoard," a remarkable cache of 20,000 ancient gold pieces uncovered just as the Soviets were invading, returns to Afghanistan to find out whether the treasure survived the ensuing 30 years of war. And an Afghan archaeologist sets out to prove his theory that a third 1,000-foot Buddha lies buried in Bamiyan near the two enormous Buddha statues destroyed by the Taliban....
We Are What We Eat: Afghanistan
NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM -- When you look at the map there is an area that was never touched by war. It's called the Wakhan Corridor. And at the end of it is a high altitude plateau that is very difficult to reach. Join photographer Matthieu Paley in the mountains of Afghanistan where no crops grow, the journey to get flour takes days, and goat eyes are on the menu.
The Amazing Art of Bread Baking in Tajikistan | National Geographic
NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM -- In Tajikistan, bread is still baked in a beautiful, traditional way at Shamsullo Dustov's house in Kumsangir--just 30 miles from the Afghan border. Much of the surrounding land is non-arable, so the homemade bread makes up a large part of peoples' average daily caloric intake. Watch the process unfold in John Wendle's short piece. ...
Journey Through Two of Central Asia's Stunning 'Stans' ... Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan | National Geographic
NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM -- With dramatic mountain landscapes, stark and craggy ridges, and rolling open pastures, it's easy to see why an adventurous traveller would be drawn to the breathtaking natural beauty of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. These two countries are part of the "seven Stans" of Central Asia--an area rich with history that traces back to the mighty conquerors and caravan merchants of the ...
The complex geometry of Islamic design - Eric Broug
TED.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Outstanding 5 minute video shows how elegant Islamic geometry is created from just a few simple principles.] ARTICLE: In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a ...
East African Memories
MCCROW.ORG.UK -- Janet Davis' collection of black and white photographs recalling memories of the three week voyage from London to Mombasa via Suez in the Rhodesia Castle and her stay in Kenya which included safaris to Uganda and around Lake Victoria by Lake Steamer in the late 1950s to early 1960s. ...
Time lapse: Hunza & Fairy Meadows (Pakistan)
VIMEO.COM -- PRIMORDIALSCAPES -- ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Just awesome. Must see! -- A time lapse project of northern areas of Pakistan focusing on Hunza Valley & Fairy Meadows. For best results, please watch in HD mode. Photographers: Farah Mahmood, Nasir Mahmood, Nauman Azhar Post Production: Nauman Azhar Post Sequence: Adobe Creative Suit Music: Pandemic by Tony Anderson Shot on: Canon 5dmkII, Canon 6D, ...
Serengeti in Stunning 4K Video
YOUTUBE.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: We're sure these short, stunning videos will bring back fond memories of game park safaris.] ARTICLE: Make sure to watch in 4K if your connection and display can handle it! ...
Part 3 of 3 - Crocodile Hunt: Serengeti wildlife filmed at 2,000 frames per second for the first time
YOUTUBE.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: We're sure these short, stunning videos will bring back fond memories of game park safaris.] ARTICLE: Crocodile hunt in ultra sharp slow motion. See the power of the crocodiles while hunting in great slow motion shots. The crocodile hunt a defenceless wildebeest and bit in the throat. From the full documentary "Serengeti - The Adventure". ...
Part 2 of 3 - Hippo rising: Serengeti wildlife filmed at 2,000 frames per second for the first time
YOUTUBE.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: We're sure these short, stunning videos will bring back fond memories of game park safaris.] ARTICLE: Giant hippo in ultra sharp slow motion. See the morning awakening of the wonderful giant hippo taken with a high-speed-camera in slow motion. From the documentary "Serengeti - The Adventure" we show one of most stunning takes from filmmaker Reinhard Radke. ...
Part 1 of 3 - Eagle, Cheetah, Warthog: Serengeti wildlife filmed at 2,000 frames per second for the first time
YOUTUBE.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: We're sure these short, stunning videos will bring back fond memories of game park safaris.] ARTICLE: Eagle, cheetah, warthog in ultra sharp slow motion: see an eagle hunt, cheetah cubs playing and one particularly fabulous warthog. From the documentary "Serengeti - The Adventure" we show you what the high-speed camera of filmmaker Reinhard Radke is capable of. ...
Mausoleum of Mowlana Hasan Ali Shah, the 46th Ismaili Imam. Mumbai, India.
SMUGMUG.COM -- Photo by Hussein Charania. Under the arches of Hasanabad. Mumbai, India. Community members relaxing with family and friends under the arches of the Mausoleum of Mowlana Hasan Ali Shah, the 46th Imam of the Ismailis. ...
Mausoleum of Mowlana Gharib Mirza, the 34th Ismaili Imam. Anjudan, Iran.
SMUGMUG.COM -- Photo by Hussein Charania. ...
Historic residence of 39th Ismaili Imam, Mowlana Nizar II (and probably other Imams), Kahek, Iran.
SMUGMUG.COM -- Photo by Hussein Charania. ...
Kilimanjaro at Night
VIMEO.COM -- BABAK TAFRESHI -- Mount Kilimanjaro, the roof of Africa, under stunningly starry skies of Amboseli at the border of Kenya and Tanzania. The main peak , Kibo, reaches 5,895 m (19,341 ft) and the smaller one Mawenzi is 5,149 m (16,893 ft) high. It means the moon in Swahili and in several scenes it is gently lit by the moonlight. ...
Pictures of The 1972 Uganda Asian Expulsion Crisis: 7 Daily Nation Front Page Headlines Capture the Tension
Remembering the past. In 1972 Ugandan dictator Idi Amin expelled all Asians (or South Asians for North American readers) from Uganda, breaking what Hazar Imam called "all norms of civilised behaviour." As the crisis unfolded, Kenya's Daily Nation captured the tension on its front pages over a two week period. The images still evoke strong emotions in those who were there and we hope will help the younger generation understand what took place.
Shergar wins the 1981 Derby; rare commentary by Peter Bromley for BBC Radio 2
YOUTUBE.COM -- These are ITV live broadcast pictures of the 1981 Derby but with commentary by the late, great, Peter Bromley for BBC Radio 2 & the World Service. If ever a commentator painted a picture of a race, this was surely the greatest masterpiece of all! ...
Aga Khan's Harzand Wins the Derby June 2016
YOUTUBE.COM -- His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan VI is indelibly associated with one of the grandest Derby wins, 35 years ago. Shergar's rampaging 10-length victory ended in one of the great racing tragedies - his kidnap and disappearance. The current spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims has captured Flat racing's defining event with Shergar, Shahrastani, Kahyasi, Sinndar and now with Harzand. ...
Alamut Castle; Google Maps 3D Satellite Image
GOOGLE.CA -- Interactive, 3D perspective view of the mountain location and surrounding region. ...
Alamut Castle; Google Maps Virtual Street View
GOOGLE.CA -- Interactive, 360 degree, virtual tour looking out from the fort over the surrounding countryside. ...
1972 East African Safari Rally, Part 2 of 2
YOUTUBE.COM -- ISMAILI DIGEST ED: The East African Safari Rally was the signature, yearly event of East Africa, and we're sure this 2 part series will bring back lots of fond memories for those old enough to remember the thrill of these events. -- First held from 27 May to 1 June 1953 as the East African Coronation Safari in Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika, as a celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II ...
1972 East African Safari Rally, Part 1 of 2
YOUTUBE.COM -- ISMAILI DIGEST ED: The East African Safari Rally was the signature, yearly event of East Africa, and we're sure this 2 part series will bring back lots of fond memories for those old enough to remember the thrill of these events. -- First held from 27 May to 1 June 1953 as the East African Coronation Safari in Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika, as a celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II ...
