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Encyclopaedia Britannica Ends Print Set, Goes Totally Digital Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 183 seconds In March 2012 Encyclopaedia Britannica announced it would discontinue its iconic printed encyclopedia and forge ahead with the digital editions that have been popular for many years. A flood of media attention followed, of which these are some of the highlights. |
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Encyclopaedia Britannica iPad App Demo Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 256 seconds |
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World Trade Center, New York, and 911 Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 152 seconds Description of the World Trade Center in New York City and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. |
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Janny Scott, "A Singular Woman" Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 789 seconds Encyclopędia Britannica interviews Janny Scott, author of "A Singular Woman: The Untold Story of Barack Obama's Mother," the biography of Ann Dunham, Barack Obama's mother. |
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The Empire State Building Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 64 seconds The Empire State Building, a New York City landmark. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/158582/The-Empire- State-Building-a-New -York-City-landmark |
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The Statue of Liberty Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 121 seconds The Statue of Liberty as an icon of New York City and the United States of America. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/158578/The-Statue- of-Liberty-as-an-ico n-of-New-York |
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The Brooklyn Bridge Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 147 seconds An introduction to the Brooklyn Bridge, its history and construction, and its place in the geography of New York City. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/158577/An-introduc tion-to-the-Brooklyn -Bridge-its-history- and-construction |
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 169 seconds Portrait of Rio de Janeiro as a city of contrasts. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/156916/An-overview -of-the-shrinkage-of -the-Aral-Sea |
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The Philippines Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 156 seconds An overview of the history and people of the Philippines. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/158423/Overview-of -the-history-and-peo ple-of-the-Philippin es |
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Aral Sea Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 134 seconds An overview of the shrinkage of the Aral Sea. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/156916/An-overview -of-the-shrinkage-of -the-Aral-Sea |
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Top 5 Milestones of Space Exploration Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 51 seconds Erik Gregersen, astronomy and space exploration editor of Encyclopędia Britannica, picking his top five milestones in space exploration. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/158055/Erik-Greger sen-astronomy-and-sp ace-exploration-edit or-of-Encyclopaedia- Britannica |
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Space Tourism Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 40 seconds Erik Gregersen, astronomy and space exploration editor of Encyclopędia Britannica, discussing space tourism and the cost of these "vacations." http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/158057/Erik-Greger sen-astronomy-and-sp ace-exploration-edit or-of-Encyclopaedia- Britannica |
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Space Shuttle Program Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 64 seconds Erik Gregersen, astronomy and space exploration editor of Encyclopędia Britannica, discussing the successes and failures of the U.S. space shuttle program. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/158057/Erik-Greger sen-astronomy-and-sp ace-exploration-edit or-of-Encyclopaedia- Britannica |
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Space Junk Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 57 seconds Erik Gregersen, astronomy and space exploration editor of Encyclopędia Britannica, discussing space junk?material left floating in space after past space missions?and how the problem is getting worse every day. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/158058/Erik-Greger sen-astronomy-and-sp ace-exploration-edit or-of-Encyclopaedia- Britannica |
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Becoming an Astronaut Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 70 seconds Gregersen, astronomy and space exploration editor of Encyclopędia Britannica, explaining how to become an astronaut and what training is needed to go into space. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/158059/Erik-Greger sen-astronomy-and-sp ace-exploration-edit or-of-Encyclopaedia- Britannica |
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Higgs Particle Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 57 seconds Erik Gregersen, astronomy and space exploration editor of Encyclopędia Britannica, discussing scientists' search for the Higgs boson, or "God particle," and the mysteries surrounding this particle. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/medi a/158056/Erik-Greger sen-astronomy-and-sp ace-exploration-edit or-of-Encyclopaedia- Britannica |
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Mumbai: Overview of History Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 287 seconds Video overview of Mumbai, India's history. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/topi c/72526/Mumbai |
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History of Ireland: Land Ownership Posted by: britannica
Video duration: 98 seconds Land ownership shift in Ireland from Catholic to protestant between 1641 and 1703. http://www.britannic a.com/EBchecked/topi c/293754/Ireland |