Office of International Studies St. Andrews, Scotland Program
Notre Dame's program in Ireland is located in the city of Dublin, a capital city of 1,000,000 people located on the Irish Sea on the east coast of Ireland. Physically a small city — all the major museums and sites are within walking distance — it has a rich cultural life manifested especially in its established and experimental theater and traditional Irish and classical music. Dublin also boasts several excellent museums including the National Museum, with Celtic objects from the 8th and 9t
The left and the right clash with police in Poland
Nov. 11 - Right-wing and leftist demonstrators clashed with police in Warsaw on Friday as Poland marked its Independence Day. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Police release CCTV of ferry hijacker
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Communism in Russia
Russia became a communist state in 1917. The KGB began soon after as the secret Soviet police. This two minute video shows the violent history of this movement with the emphasis on Stalin's slaughter of millions.
Australian History Part 1 of 7
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Alex Himelfarb on the consequences of tax cuts
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{Suresh 225) Small sentences- Practical tips for life
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