Richard N. Winfield, First Amendment lawyer and former AP counsel, dies at 91. Richard N The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
Funding cuts could mean death of Sámi languages, say Indigenous parliaments Sweden and Finland plan to slash funding to safeguard nine languages defined as threatened by Unesco The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024
The rooftops of Paris with the zinc craftsmen of the sky Paris’s slate-grey zinc rooftops are a key part of the French capital’s visual identity. They have long inspired painters and filmmakers and only exist thanks to the expertise of the roofers who install and maintain the galvanised metal covering many of Paris’s buildings. Their expertise could soon be included in… France 24 · Oct 14, 2024
Final pictures of ex-first minister Alex Salmond published THE last pictures taken of former first minister Alex Salmond before his death in North Macedonia have been published. The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2024
Planned nuclear plant in a Kenyan top tourist hub and home to endangered species sparks protest Dozens have rallied against a proposal to build Kenya’s first nuclear power plant in one of the country’s top coastal tourist hubs which also houses a forest on the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage site The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2024
Edinburgh heritage campaigners rail against Netflix One Day plaque plan Proposal to commemorate TV series on historic tenement raises concerns about increase in selfie-tourism in city The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024
Destruction of Gaza heritage sites aims to erase – and replace – Palestine’s history In 2016, British photographer James Morris published Time and Remains of Palestine. The images in this book bear witness to an absence of architectural monuments, and to the invisible moments of history buried in the rubble and wastelands of Palestine. The Conversation · Oct 9, 2024
France's smallest towns caught between history and house numbers Until recently, French towns with fewer than 2,000 residents – the majority in the country – didn't have to name their streets. A new law is changing that. While it will help with deliveries and services, some worry that standardising addresses might erase centuries of rural identity. Radio France Internationale · Oct 6, 2024
Taurine torpor: bullfighting’s non-fatal French cousin fights for survival Picasso and Hemingway believed folk sports like the course camarguaise were the height of European culture. Facing financial struggles, rowdy spectators and animal rights concerns, can its practitioners keep the custom alive? The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024
Growing a ‘word forest’: the Kenyan teacher trying to save her language from extinction The Yaaku people long ago assimilated with the majority Maasai, and few still speak Yaakunte, but there is a new determination to save their culture – and their forest – before it disappears The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024
32 fairytale getaways, from castles and medieval villages to treehouses and woodland escapes These fairytale getaways are a must anyone who loves fantasy and adventure. Woman & Home · Sep 30, 2024
Ethiopians Celebrate Meskel Festival With Bonfires And Prayers Ethiopians celebrate Meskel festival, a cultural and religious event promoting peace and unity. Top News · Sep 27, 2024
Free week-long sustainable design festival launches at old factory in Scottish city A FREE week-long sustainable design festival with more than 180 contributors celebrating local and international talent will welcome visitors this… The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2024
‘Students want to stay here now rather than disappear to London’: how design transformed the city of Dundee Its biennial arts festival this week will celebrate a decade of being the UK’s first and only Unesco-designated ‘design city’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2024
Cycling News · Sep 16, 2024 Is Madrid Spain’s best-kept cycling secret? Mountains, car-free cycle paths, vineyards and a rich history all make Madrid a dream cycling destination
LiveScience · Sep 16, 2024 Jade burial suit: 2,000-year-old 'immortality' armor worn by Chinese royalty The jade burial suit was made using thousands of pieces of jade held together with gold thread.
International Business Times · Sep 16, 2024 The Stone-eaters That Threaten Iran's Ancient Persepolis Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an unlikely adversary: tiny but persistent lichens eroding the millennia-old monuments.
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2024 Teed up: Get a sneak peak of the coastal residences designed for Montenegro's first golf course Montenegro is more than a hip holiday destination for those looking for a second home abroad — and access to the country’s inaugral golfing venue
International Business Times · Sep 13, 2024 Sudan Museums' Precious Antiquities Looted In War Sudan's priceless archaeological heritage is being stripped from museums, with looters loading statuettes and fragments of ancient palaces onto lorries, smuggling them out of the war-torn country, and selling them online.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024 Giant tortoises in Seychelles face threat from luxury hotel development Conservationists and botanists express concern over plans for Qatari-funded upscale resort on Assomption Island
The Conversation · Sep 10, 2024 The future of the Regent Theatre: why we must preserve not only architecture, but also public use of our community spaces The current Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Nicholas Reece, has said that if re-elected he would sell the City of Melbourne’s majority stake in the Regent Theatre and redirect the funds to support, among other things, a new arts festival.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2024 Paris seeks Unesco cultural heritage status for iconic zinc rooftops The French culture ministry wants to etch the unique zinc-plated rooftops of Paris and their workers in the Unesco list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Though iconic, the roofs are often criticised for their unsuitability for hot temperatures brought on by climate change.
Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2024 Super Typhoon Yagi triggers landslide in Vietnam killing 14 One of the most powerful typhoons to hit Vietnam in a decade ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and caused flooding.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Sweden joins countries seeking to end screen time for children under 2 Sweden says children under the age of 2 should not be exposed to any digital screens
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Escape to the Canaries: an expert’s guide to the seven enchanting islands From powder-soft beaches and family-friendly resorts to Unesco-listed forests and lush volcanic landscapes, the Canary Islands offer something for every taste. Here’s our guide to its seven diverse isles