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Justin M. Jacobs, Associate Professor of History at American University, presents a series of lectures on 24 of the more than 1000 UNESCO-designated sites embodying the marvels of human culture such as the Taj Mahal of Agra and the Forbidden City of Beijing as well as natural wonders, such as Australia's Great Barrier Reef and California's Redwood Forests."Since 1972, UNESCO has designated World Heritage Sites across the globe, marking locations of outstanding value to humanity. This course tours 24 of the foremost UNESCO sites, highlighting marvels of human culture, such as India's Taj Mahal, Egypt's Thebes, and Uzbekistan's Samarkand, plus natural wonders of our planet, such as the Great Barrier Reef, Japan's Mount Fuji, and Africa's Virunga National Park."