#cultural-heritage

#cultural-heritage

The artefacts in the British Museum are original, unless otherwise explicitly stated. It was the man who claimed to work there who was a fake.

Tasha Marks, a scent designer, creates historical odors for museums to enable visitors to experience the past through smell, as seen at the British Library.

Tokoname has supplied tsuchimono (earthenware) to the Japanese archipelago for over five centuries, highlighting its deeper role in supporting everyday life in Japan.

Haoxi Wang, a China-born hockey player, has asked the media to use his native name for all public and professional contexts, moving away from the name 'Simon.'

"Aguardiente is a generic term for any number of spirits made in Latin America, but in Colombia, it specifically refers to one made from sugarcane and flavored with anise."

"My whole upbringing pretty much revolved around those stories of my ancestors who sailed here to Aotearoa hundreds and hundreds of years ago and where they settled..."

With the arrival of missionaries in the Northern Territory in the 1930s, and bauxite mining companies and commercial fishing in the decades that followed, Yolŋu people were forced to fight for their land, their sea and their way of life.

St Gallen's famous medieval abbey library houses the well-preserved Egyptian mummy Shep-en-Isis, removed from her tomb in Luxor, triggering debates about her rightful place.

'State Senator Scott Wiener, newly elected Mayor Daniel Lurie, and District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter have decided that historic preservation-especially preservation rooted in queer, immigrant, and working-class history-doesn't serve their political calculus.'

The Grand Palais has undergone its most ambitious restoration yet, revitalized and ready to reengage with the public, blending timeless elegance with contemporary functionality.

Tchaikovsky called Mozart the musical Christ and described his music as the highest, the culminating point that beauty has attained in the sphere of music.

The Nike Freak 7 incorporates a full-length Cushlon 3.0 midsole, built for optimal responsiveness and cushioning during high-impact play.

Southeast Asia's islands offer a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, exquisite beaches, and cultural heritage that draws travelers from around the globe.

Denmark enforces strict baby naming laws requiring names to be chosen from a list of approved options, with roughly 23,000 male and 28,000 female names available.

Hector's Cafe and Diner, a staple in the Meatpacking District for 76 years, will close on July 18 following changes in the neighborhood and a decline in business due to COVID.

The V&A has secured the archive of David Bowie, an extensive collection that spans six decades and includes more than 80,000 items including handwritten lyrics, letters, and more.

The Jalsa represents India's second flying tourbillon watch ever, but the first to feature a hand-painted design, representing a celebration of technical mastery married to cultural storytelling.

The Woolwich Infant served generations of residents and gained a reputation as a gay-friendly venue, reflecting its significance in local social history.

The Klamath Basin is a large, beautiful area of southern Oregon and far Northern California, historically celebrated for fishing, hunting, and agriculture.

The ferry doors open onto the main street of the small island of Buyukada, an enclave in the Sea of Marmara and a neighborhood in Istanbul's Adalar district, boasting beaches with crystal-clear waters.

The experimental "Ex Abrupto" art festival pitted two teams against each other for a self-styled "anti-fascist fixture" using a hyper-realistic replica of Franco's head as the ball.

Whenever I'm in Hawai'i, I go quiet. In wondrous silence, I take in field after field of heart-shaped kalo leaves as they wave in the wind.

The Pike amusement park opened in 1902 and lasted until 1979, becoming a notorious hangout with a reputation for unsavory activities, and even had a corpse exhibited as a sideshow.

The IAIA currently enrolls around 850 students from 92 federally recognised tribes, most of whom come from rural reservations. Founded in 1962, IAIA is considered the "birthplace of contemporary Indigenous art".

The annual hot-dog eating contest on Coney Island remains a quintessential American tradition that aligns perfectly with the nation's celebration of independence and summer festivities.

Yasmin Khan's 'Sabzi' emphasizes the central role of fresh herbs in Iranian cuisine, where they are featured prominently rather than merely as garnishes.

"When a church has been pulled down, the country seems empty or is like a necklace with a jewel missing," said poet John Betjeman, emphasizing the cultural loss.

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston returned two artefacts to the Oba of Benin in a ceremony at Nigeria House in New York City.

The West Virginia Strawberry Festival has served as a crown jewel of small-town America, featuring carnivals, concerts, craft shows, pageants, and parades since 1936.

Une guinguette, roughly pronounced oon-geng-get, refers to an open-air drinking and dancing venue, often located near a river or lake and typically featuring live music.

The cabanons of the Camargue are witnesses to a rich history, closely linked to the traditional life of this wild land. Their distinctive architecture is designed to withstand the mistral wind and blend harmoniously into the unique landscape.

The proposal reimagines the waterfront at Tumbalong / Darling Harbour with more than 11,200 square meters of renewed public space, featuring significant trees, planted areas, sculptural sandstone pathways, and integrated public artworks.

"This is an important step in the journey towards Vestry House Museum reopening as an active heritage destination. We know one of the priorities for our residents is to be able to enjoy safer and vibrant neighbourhoods."

This project reflects a commitment to historical accountability for its role in the transatlantic trade in enslaved African people, revealing the enormous wrongdoings of the past.

A handmade Kumiko panel can stop you in your tracks. The lattice catches light like stained glass without the color, every sliver of wood outlining a pattern that feels part geometry quiz, part meditation aid.

The exhibit ‘Routed West’ showcases over 100 significant African American quilts, revealing the deep cultural stories and legacies within these handmade crafts.

The International Council of Museums cautioned about the escalating threat to museums and employees in Israel and Iran, urging adherence to international conventions for cultural heritage protection.

The gallery now houses more than 2,300 paintings, showcasing the evolution of Western European art from Giotto to Cézanne and beyond.

After the murder, I just locked up my parents' place. Everything was frozen in time, so it was already a bit of a museum.

I cried all day. This was our culture; this was for all humanity.

According to Guinness World Records, the average Turkish citizen consumes 440 pounds of bread annually, making Turkey the largest bread consumer in the world.

Asru's mummified body is the subject of a consultation at Manchester Museum, questioning the ethics of displaying human remains and exploring decolonization.

"As long as I live, no Cezanne will enter the museum," then-conservator of the Granet Museum Henri Pontier promised after Cezanne died in 1906.

The Golden Lion, one of Havering's oldest pubs, has existed since the 15th century and is known for its haunting presence, claiming 23 ghost sightings.

We've opened the door for them. It's just incredible.

Sinatra's love for Italian food was as deep as his appreciation for music, often connecting the two through nostalgia and family gatherings.

Miami officials are considering turning over control of the historic Olympia Theater, built in 1926, to the Sports Leadership Arts Management public charter school in Little Havana.

Melvin "Boots" Johnson, known for his ingenious approach, opened Harlem Biscuit Company during the pandemic, fulfilling a cultural need for Southern-style biscuits in Harlem.