‘The Baltic Way’ exhibition commemorates 100 years of history
Nestled in the Bing Wing of the Cecil H. Green Library lies “The Baltic Way,” an exhibition showcasing 100 years of Baltic history through artifacts and documents. The gallery, curated by Stanford and...
View ArticleCantor: World historic site designation for Fire Island a worthy effort
Fire Island is well known...
View ArticleWhen the daughter becomes an author before the mother
Mumbai: Mother-daughter collaborations in literature occupy a very special place. There are mothers and daughters who have co-authored books. There are mothers who wrote first, and their daughters...
View ArticleA tale of two cities: Kolkata’s New Town and ruins of Hampi
Till about a decade ago, Rajib De’s house in Kolkata’s Salt Lake City overlooked paddy fields and green open spaces. Things started to change, slowly and perceptibly, in 2010. The fields were...
View ArticleGaza without Cancer Medicine as Haley Blames Arabs for Washington’s Sins
On Sunday August 12, news from Gaza was distressing: The Ministry of Health announced that it would no longer be able to treat cancer patients in the Israel-besieged Strip. “Colon and lung cancer, as...
View ArticleAn unlikely detective is fighting to bring back India’s stolen gods
On Aug. 15, India marked its 71st Independence day with the return of a priceless Buddha statue stolen from Nalanda, Bihar, almost 57 years ago to the day. The six-and-a-half inch bronze antiquity...
View ArticleTurkey hopes to add its underwater 'Sunken City' to the World Heritage List
Sivrice mayor Ebubekir Irmak hopes the historic underwater city — which has been submerged since 1830 — will be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List....
View ArticleDundee Flower and Food Festival flourishes into 30th year
The 30th Dundee Flower and Food Festival begins today with organisers preparing to serve up the best one yet. . ......
View ArticleA Long Road From Moenjodaro’s Lost Glory to Desolation in Southern Pakistan
https://www.truthdig.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Video-1-Overall-Ruins.mp4 Overall Ruins: The ruins of the city of Moenjodaro represent the advanced urban society that flourished along the Indus...
View ArticleIsrael to Fund Hebron Heritage Sites with Unpaid UNESCO Dues
Israel plans to spend 3.5 million shekels ( $1 million) of unpaid UNESCO money on Jewish heritage sites in Hebron (Al-Khalil). The Israeli Knesset is expected to vote on Wednesday to relocate the funds...
View ArticleOman’s new Unesco World Heritage Site: Qalhat, a ruined medieval port city...
I walk for 10 minutes in Oman’s midday heat, first across a vast, dry riverbed and then on a winding path up a hill. There are no signs, but I know what I’m looking for is here – Google Earth says it...
View ArticleArchaeologists In Turkey Have Excavated A Tomb And Found 2,200-Year-Old Eye...
During excavation work that was being conducted in Aizanoi, which is located in the Kütahya province of Turkey, archaeologists...
View ArticleMacau introducing culinary delights through Food Truck tour
In a bid to introduce Macau's unique local culinary heritage, the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is set to bring its Food Truck roadshow to 10 spots around Jakarta. "This year, Macau has a...
View ArticleDoA puts construction of illegal building on hold at Basantapur
Kathmandu, September 10 The Department of Archaeology today issued a written request to various government bodies to respect the interim order of the Supreme Court and immediately halt the ongoing...
View ArticleNew details revealed in bid to put Dundee at heart of first-of-its-kind...
New details have been revealed of an ambitious plan to put Dundee at the centre of a first-of-its-kind global culture festival. . ......
View ArticleInternational delegation of design cities will visit Dundee to discover...
An international delegation of design cities will descend on Dundee next month to discover the story behind the new V&A museum and Waterfront regeneration. . ......
View ArticleKFAS has historic partnership with UNESCO: Kuwaiti official
(MENAFN - Arab Times) A new deal to be signed soon: Al-Baddah Kuwait's Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Ambassador Adam Al-Mulla with (UNESCO) Director-General Audrey Azoulay PARIS, ... ......
View ArticleWorld heritage status of Lake District is being 'violated', protestors say
A patch of land in the Lake District once owned by Beatrix Potter and described by Alfred Wainwright as “the loveliest in Lakeland” is being ruined by 4x4 drivers who are threatening the world heritage...
View ArticleOff-roaders tearing up the Lake District’s natural beauty | Letters
Local residents have been protesting against the terrible effects of off-road driving near Little Langdale for many years, so we are grateful for your report highlighting this problem (14 August). One...
View ArticleWhere Europe meets Asia: Beautiful Georgia on our minds
Said to be “situated at strategically important crossroads where Europe meets Asia” by the BBC, Georgia offers a unique and ancient cultural heritage. At 70,000sq km, the country is smaller than...
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