Past lives, present treasures: 10 historic world sites

As a global society, we can learn a lot about where we’re going by examining long-ago events that have preceded our time on earth. Why? Because, as the saying goes: history tends to repeat itself.

This is particularly important to keep in mind when encountering the remains of great civilisations… which is why, in this video, we take a virtual trip to some of the most beautiful, historic cities in the world.

From Egypt’s mighty pyramids, to the ancient city of Machu Picchu in Peru… the structures we encounter are a keepsake of our shared heritage, and common cultural treasures to reflect upon and cherish.

View the original video here.

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