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fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: From the Walls of Babylon to the Sewers of Rome

Seven were the strings of the lyre (unless there happened to be eight or nine), seven were the gates of Thebes, and seven were the "wandering stars" in the night sky (if you count the sun and moon). The identity of the wonders was less important than the length of their list, and indeed, additions and changes were proposed since the beginning.
History
World news
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Revealed: The 26 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2025

UNESCO has added 26 new sites to its World Heritage list, expanding it to 1,248 across 170 countries.
fromFuncheap
8 months ago

Free Art & Sculpture Tour Under the Golden Gate Bridge (SF)

Draped in vivid red fabric, the statues of Peter Burnett, William Gwin, and Francis Scott Key are transformed into ghostly silhouettes, haunting the underbelly of the Golden Gate Bridge. The striking red shrouds symbolize alarm, violence, and the systemic White supremacy that underpins their legacies.
SF music
France news
fromThe Local France
10 months ago

France names first Concorde jet a 'historic monument'

The first Concorde aircraft has been designated a historical monument in France, highlighting its significance in aviation innovation.
Paris food
fromThe Good Life France
10 months ago

The French history of the Statue of Liberty - The Good Life France

The Statue of Liberty symbolizes friendship and shared values between France and the U.S., and is an iconic landmark as an immigrant herself.
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