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The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

During the Roman Empire, the Hagia Sophia was one of the world's largest Christian places of worship for 900 years. After the Ottomans conquered Constantinople, it became a mosque. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/Bilderfest/M. Richter-Jähnig/H. Neuhäuser/K. Weiss/M. Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha Click

Where did Russia come from? - Alex Gendler

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/where-did-russia-come-from-alex-gendler Russia is the biggest country in the world, spanning one-eighth of the earth’s landmass. But where did it all begin? Alex Gendler explores the epic history of the Kievan Rus, where characters ranging from Viking rai