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Paul Dorseyhttp://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/331189Geographically explore the life of painter J. M. W. Turner.Commonly referred to as the "painter of light", JMW Turner was a famous British artist. In this file, explore the places of significance in Turner's life and the places he painted. Each placemark contains extensive information and photographs of Turner's artistic interpretations.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/jmw_turner_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/jmw_turner_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Paul Dorseyhttp://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/240611This KML contains a "geo-biography" of American poet and novelist Jack Kerouac. Paul Dorsey, a member of the Google Earth Community created this file which provides rich descriptions and photographs. This information, coupled with the geographical context of Google Earth provides a comprehensive overview of Kerouac's life and works.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/jack_kerouac_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/jack_kerouac_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Paul Dorseyhttp://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/607227Geographically explore the life of country music singer Hank Williams.Hank Williams was arguably one of the most influential musicans in recent times. In this KML created by Paul Dorsey (a member of the Google Earth Community), you can explore the life of the late country singer.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/hank_williams_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/hank_williams_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Paul Dorseyhttp://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/684069Take a geographic tour of French artist Henri Rousseau's life.Sometimes referred to as Le Douanier, Henri Rousseau was a French artist, that like so many now thought of a geniuses, was criticized and made fun of during his life. In this KML, explore his life and works, including his famous jungle scenes. If viewing this entry from the Google Earth Gallery, you may like to check out the updated Google Earth Outreach showcase page where this is featured.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/henri_rousseau_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/henri_rousseau_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Paul Dorseyhttp://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/310900Explore the life of French artist Paul Cézanne.In this KML, you can explore the life of post-impressionist painter Paul Cézanne. From his birth in 1839 to the end of his life in 1906, each placemark contains an informative biographical description and image.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/cezanne_biography_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/cezanne_biography_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Paul Dorseyhttp://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/167340Explore the life of reggae singer Bob Marley.In this KML, you can explore the life of reggae singer Bob Marley. The creator of this file, Paul Dorsey, has used detailed descriptions to provide an extensive biography of Bob Marley's life. This is a prime example of using geography to give textual descriptions more meaning and relevance.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/bob_marley_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/bob_marley_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Felippohttp://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/243338Explore the mysterious "White Horses" of the United Kingdom.The sight when driving around the UK of a white horse engraved into the hillside is synonymous with the beauty and mystery of the English countryside. In this KML by Felippo (a member of the Google Earth Community), you can see the locations of these hill figures, learning about their history along the way. Information and photographs are included in the placemark description bubbles, giving a birds eye tour of these sites.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/white_horses_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/white_horses_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
BFI - British Film Institutehttp://www.bfi.org.uk/features/mk/google.htmlFor around 70 years, 800 rolls of film lay unopened. Contained within these barrels was a fascinating series of films documenting everyday life in Britain in the early 20th century. The locations of these films have now been geographically organized by the British Film Institute and show images and dates within the placemark description bubbles.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/bfi_mk_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/bfi_mk_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
BFI - British Film Institutehttp://www.bfi.org.uk/features/openroad/google.htmlView the journey taken by Claude Friese-Greene (a cinematographer) from Land's End to John O'Groats.In 1924, a cinematographer by the name of Claude Friese-Greene began a trip across the United Kingdom, traveling from Land's End to John O'Groats. Using an experimental colour process, Friese-Greene recorded his adventure. And now, the British Film Institute has put together a tour reliving his expedition. Included, are images and descriptions in the placemark balloons.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/bfi_open_road_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/bfi_open_road_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
BFI - British Film Institutehttp://chaplin.bfi.org.uk/worldExplore the life of Charlie Chaplin in a rich geospatial context.In this file put together by the British Film Institute, you can explore the people and places that were of significance to arguably the most famous of all the silent movie actors, Charlie Chaplin.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/charlie_chaplin_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/charlie_chaplin_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Global Heritage Fundhttp://www.globalheritagefund.org/globalheritagenetwork.htmlSee the Earth's archaeological and cultural glory.For thousands of years, different cultures have shaped the world we live in today. The Global Heritage Fund layer explores the 13 cultural heritage sites that GHF is attempting to preserve for future generations. From ancient Mayan Mirador pyramids buried in a Guatemalan forest threatened by clear cutting to the crumbling Lijiang Ancient Town in China, which represents 1,000 years in the lives of the Naxi people, GHF introduces you to these threatened archaeological treasures, and the work it's doing, in partnership with local governments and resources, to save them.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/global_heritage_fund_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/global_heritage_fund_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
