Tag: Cultural Heritage
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Forgotten fossil turns out to be Antarctica’s first dinosaur
A vertebra discovered by British scientists in 1985 has been identified as the first dinosaur fossil found in Antarctica, shedding new light on how these animals spread across the southern hemisphere.
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Paris’ zinc rooftops are a deadly heat trap for residents
In France’s historic heatwave, Paris’ dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmare.
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Cirque d’Hiver begins major renovation
Twenty ornamental frescoes from the Second Empire are to be restored over twelve to eighteen months. The seating, the polychrome ceiling canvas and the stained-glass windows will also be refurbished. #Art
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From Pompeii to Évora: Invisible solar panels for heritage sites
Unsightly for some, solar panels are now being disguised and designed as ancient Roman tiles to blend into historic city skylines. From Italy to Portugal, Pompeii and Évora are proving that heritage preservation and sustainability can go hand in hand. #Design
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After 220 years Greece completes restoration of Parthenon façade
For the first time in about 220 years, the west façade of the Parthenon in Greece can be see in its fullest possible form. External scaffolding has now been permanently removed from the monument, marking a key step in its long restoration.
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Commentary: To conserve or demolish? Singapore needs a heritage middle ground
Architectural, historical and social considerations are often collapsed into a single yes-or-no question: Does a building qualify for conservation? But heritage rarely works so neatly, argues SUTD’s Yeo Kang Shua.
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Theft of rare Pushkin editions in France: up to 7 years in prison for perpetrators
According to French magistrates, the flights may be intended to repatriate Russian cultural heritage, against a backdrop of heightened tensions between Moscow and the West since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Kimono-inspired spectacle marks 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations
Inspired by the legend of sun goddess Amaterasu, Be-Japon’s acclaimed production reimagines the mythological story through colourful kimonos and a fashion-inspired performances on a catwalk.
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Inside the spectacular inauguration of Sagrada Família’s new tower
The pontiff blessed the new Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família in a ceremony attended by around 120,000 people, ending with a light and fireworks show.
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In Lombardy, Leonardo’s ferry has carried commuters for 500 years
The boat designed by Leonardo da Vinci has come back into use after a bridge was closed and traffic increased. The ferry is a model of sustainable transport, powered solely by the river’s current.
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