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Is There Treasure On Oak Island?

For years, tales have abounded of a location on Oak Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, that contains a giant hole that’s supposedly full of buried treasure. This hole, nicknamed the Money Pit, has been the subject of countless excavations, where treasure hunters hoped to find their fortun

Culture @Merck

Culture inspires people and broadens their horizons. Our research and development benefits from creativity and enthusiasm. But cultural inspiration also opens people up to new ideas - it facilitates their acceptance of science, technological progress and innovation. This is why we support cultural i

The culture shock and the 4 stages of adaptation

When we move to another country, we are often exposed to a culture that is different from ours. We have to go through four phases of transition: honeymoon, frustration, adaptation and integration. Some people are enthusiastic about the foreign culture for months, while others are frustrated on the f

The Importance Of Culture For Sustainability

Sustainability is generally associated to sustainable development, which is based on the three-pillars model. These pillars are: the social, environmental and economic ones. Due to its very transformative and processual qualities, culture might not provide a renewed model for sustainability. Learn

Hell's Island

Hell's Island is a 1955 American film noir directed by Phil Karlson starring John Payne and Mary Murphy. The film was shot in the VistaVision wide-screen format. Hell's Island was re-released in 1962 under the title South Sea Fury. The working titles of this film were Love Is a Weapon and The Ruby

Cultural diversity in communication

Successful communication in a culturally diverse environment requires knowledge and understanding. Our video suggests ways to communicate effectively in a culturally diverse workplace. #culturaldiversity #diversity #culturalawareness #interculturalcommunication #simpleshowfoundation #explainervid

La Reunion, the ultimate island: austral winter

From May to October, it is the austral winter in La Reunion. The most: you can contemplate the magic ballet of humpback whales, if you are fond of hiking you can walk the most beautiful trails of the island under mild and pleasant temperatures, the exotic seasonal fruits will have no secrets for you

Anasazi: High Culture in Chaco Canyon

In the 11th and 12th centuries, a once great culture settled in the south of the USA - in Chaco Canyon: the Anasazi. How was this possible in an area where it didn't rain for almost ten months of the year? Author: ZDF/Terra X/Tobias Schultes/Oliver Roetz, Maria Zimmermann/Marc Trompetter Translati

Exploring Saudi Arabia's Unique Culture

Dive into the fascinating world of Saudi Arabia with our latest podcast episode! From the strict bans on witchcraft and gambling to the unique practice of separate wedding ceremonies, we uncover 10 intriguing aspects that make this kingdom so unique. Learn about the costly water prices, the massive