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Week-long photo exhibition held in Charminar to commemorate the monument’s 444 years
Photo: PTIHyderabad: To mark 444 years of Charminar according to the Islamic Hijri calendar, a seven-day photo exhibition was held at the historic site. The exhibition will be open to the public until August 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.In…
Beginning of the restoration of the Sasanian arch bridge
TEHRAN - The ruined monument was once an important arch bridge during the Sasanian era, around 1,700 years ago.But over the years, the mud-brick bridge, located near the modern city of Dezful in southwestern Iran, has fallen into disrepair.…
Off Course Stage 7: Villages Fleuries
Mountains and more mountains on the penultimate stage of the Women's Tour de France, but also pretty little towns in bloom. And a castle.
Just after the start, the runners pass in front of the magnificent Château du Haut-Koeningsbourg.…
Russia steps up strikes on Ukraine amid counterattacks
Comment this storyCommentKYIV, Ukraine - Russian forces on Thursday launched massive missile strikes on Ukraine's Kyiv and Chernihiv regions, areas that had not been targeted for weeks, while Ukrainian officials announced an operation to…
These key projects would improve the quality of life in York County
Fifty years from now, how will historians view the early 2020s in York County?This issue is there in the light of growth and reform from past conflicts: the Civil War, World War I, the Spanish flu and the York race riots of 1968-69. York…
Man raises funds to complete Des Moines streetcar monument
DES MOINES, Iowa - Before cars and interstate highways ruled Des Moines, the streetcar system ruled the roads. While the cars themselves are long gone, a man leads an effort to preserve a piece of the train tracks.
The Waveland…
Richmond brought down its Confederate statues. But not everyone left.
Comment this storyCommentRICHMOND — The scars where Confederate statues once stood along Monument Avenue are now covered in sidewalks or landscaping, and social justice protests have largely died down. But just across town, a statue of…
Taj Mahal Highlights – KVIA
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Here is some general information about the Taj Mahal, India's most popular tourist attraction. The monument is located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India.
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The Taj Mahal was built…
The war in Ukraine is the real culture war
Between the sirens of air raids, amid updates from the front, push what saves. "I had the feeling in the early days, and even now, that there was sand in my mouth instead of words," said Olena Stiazhkina, a famous novelist and historian,…
The reconstruction of the historic fort flouts the legal requirement
Ongoing reconstruction and excavation work at Bungnam Gadhi, a historic fort, in Okhaldhunga violates existing legal provision, archaeologists say.In clear violation of the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act 2013, the Province 1 Ministry of…
5,000-year-old ‘Arthur’s Stone’ tomb discovered for the first time
It's hard to imagine what life on Earth would have looked like thousands of years ago, which is why it's so cool that archaeologists are discovering and digging for clues of what life might have looked like on earth. 'era. A recent…
Carraway Memorial 5K ready for Labor Day race weekend | Local News
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DARLINGTON, SC – Darlington Raceway will host the fourth annual Terrence Carraway Memorial 5K on September 1.Brown's RV Superstore will continue to…
Op-Ed: We must learn the forgotten stories in our national parks
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Editor's Note: On June 29, the Mellon Foundation announced a $13.4 million grant to the National Park Foundation to fund 30 postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities. These roles extend…
Abe’s assassination resurfaces a complex legacy in China and South Korea
Comment this storyCommentSEOUL — For three decades, a crowd has gathered every Wednesday outside the Japanese embassy in South Korea. In the sweltering heat and biting cold, they demand Tokyo recognize that the Imperial Japanese Army…
Fin whales are making a comeback in Antarctic waters, study finds
From a distance, it looked like a thick fog on the horizon. But as the ship closed in, the ocean boiled as 150 fin whales, the second largest creatures on the planet, dove and scurried against the water's surface.Six weeks into a nine-week…
Peratrovich gives birthday present to civil rights leader and step towards healing Sitka’s…
Former ANS Grand President Paulette Moreno greets spectators at the inauguration of the Elizabeth Peratrovich Bench, located directly opposite the site where a statue of Alexander Baranov once stood. (KCAW/Woolsey)
Monday was Independence…
Memories of a close friend; many remember Woody Williams
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – The line that zigzagged from the double doors of the West Wing of the State Capitol in Charleston on Saturday toward the State Cultural Center was made up of people from all walks of life, but they had come for one…
Michael Perez hits three home runs to lead the Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen didn't move his feet. He didn't need it. They had. As Michael Perez's third home run sailed through the Pittsburgh night sky, the Brewers right fielder placed his hands on his hips and took a thousand-yard…
Landmark Treaty Report Recommends First Nations System of Government for Indigenous Territories
The Northern Territory Government has released a landmark treaty report, outlining a path to self-determination for Indigenous peoples through legally binding treaties.Key points:Final Treaty Report recommends many individual treaties…
News in Clarksville: Whataburger, school meal vouchers and Camp Rainbow
CLARKSVILLE, TN - Here's a look at some of the best local reporting from Clarksville Now this week.Fortune article predicts lower home prices in Clarksville, local expert disagrees: In a recent article, Fortune listed Clarksville, TN among…
Where to learn more about black history in Canada
Placeholder while loading article actionsCanada is rarely seen as a destination with a rich black heritage. That's a mistake: The country's black history is full of hard-hitting civil rights movements and unsung black heroes.It is a story…
Firefighters battle historic Holly Hotel blaze
A six-alarm fire caused extensive damage to the Holly Hotel on Tuesday, stunning the small town with damage to the historic landmark.Holly, Police Chief Jerry Narsh said it was "at least" a six-alarm fire. Flames were already visible when…
A local guide to Hamburg: concerts, cocktails and shipyard cuisine | Holidays in Hamburg
FoodIf you like to try traditional food and you're feeling very brave, you'll want to try labskaus. Originally created to provide sailors with all the nutrition they needed, the dish doesn't look particularly appealing. Once you get over…
NBA Finals 2022 – Best Warriors-Celtics 6 Game Sights and Sounds
The NBA Finals could end on Thursday if the Golden State Warriors can secure another win at Boston's TD Garden against the Celtics.1 RelatedGolden State struggled to close the series on the road this playoffs. According to ESPN Stats &…
LGBTQI+ people: writing history through history
The creators of the LGBTQI+ story include, clockwise from top left: Harvey Milk, Jennifer Higdon, Edith Windsor and Frank Kameny. (© Bettmann/Getty Images; © Sabina Louise Pierce/The New York Times/Redux; © Richard Drew/AP Images; ©…
Roe v. Wade looming, got a new sense of urgency
A shadow. A cloud. A distant rumble of thunder.The weather couldn't have been better for New Jersey's 30th annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration at Asbury Park on June 5.And yet, in this Pride month, there was something in the air.“It…
The statue of Broadway legend Lorraine Hansberry invites passers-by to sit and reflect in Times…
NEW YORK -- The legacy of Broadway icon Lorraine Hansberry is honored amidst the Theater District.As CBS2's Steve Overmyer says, his image will be on display to inspire the next generation."It's a little overwhelming in Times…
Van Hollen, Cardin and Hoyer Announce $1.9 Million for Piney Point Lighthouse and Museum Shoreline…
June 07, 2022
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (all D-Md.) announced federal funding of $1,937,953 to improve shoreline restoration and coastal resilience in…
Landmark takes over the Pasadena Theater
The arthouse chain Landmark Theaters has signed a long-term lease agreement with the Playhouse 7 cinema in Pasadena.Located at 673 E. Colorado Blvd., the seven-screen, 1,300-seat venue will reopen under the Landmark banner this summer.
"The…
Apollo 1 crew honored with monument
The crew members of NASA's Apollo 1 mission were honored this week at Arlington National Cemetery for the tragedy that was the first in the history of the US space program. More than half a century ago, a fire during a pre-flight…
A statue commemorating the victims of the 1958 Notre-Dame des Anges fire has returned to the school…
CHICAGO (CBS) -- December this year will mark 64 years since a horrific fire at Notre Dame des Anges school killed 92 students and three nuns. But for the relatives of the victims, the grief is still as strong. As CBS 2's Tim…
In Los Angeles, a tree with stories to tell
In fact, it was after Mr Johnson won the high jump that Hitler left the stadium in Berlin, before Mr Johnson received his medal, even though earlier in the day he had hailed the winners Germans and Finns. Historians have debated Hitler's…
Marcelo: ‘I don’t want a statue, I wrote my story at Real Madrid’
Real Madrid captain Marcelo joined Thibaut Courtois and Carlo Ancelotti to answer questions from the press ahead of Saturday's game Champions League Final. For the Brazilian left-back, who joined Madrid as a teenager in 2007, the final…
Dismantling of Soviet monuments could be made compulsory in Latvia / Article
The law on the prohibition of the exhibition of objects glorifying the Soviet and Nazi regime and their dismantling on the territory of the Republic of Latvia will be considered in the first reading this week and is expected to…
Algerian media emphasize restoration of historical and cultural monuments in territories liberated…
Cairo, May 24, AZERTAC
Algerian newspapers Al Shuruq and Al Harir published an article by Chargé d'Affaires of the Azerbaijan Embassy in the country, Rafail Baghirov, highlighting the restoration of historical and cultural monuments in the…
Far from the Rows, a Piece of Aurangzeb History Unearthed in Maharashtra
Of the renewed line on the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi built by him, in the troubled calm around his spare tomb near Aurangabad, Aurangzeb finds himself at the heart of controversy. However, a piece of history involving the Mughal Emperor…
“An Uncomfortable Truth”: Khurana Reflects on Historical Report on the Legacy of Slavery | News
College Dean Rakesh Khurana hailed the significance of the University's landmark report on the legacy of slavery in an interview on Thursday.The Legacy of Slavery report, a long-awaited academic initiative examining Harvard's ties to…
Hotspot in Glasgow’s history: Langside battlefield monument dedicated to Mary Queen of Scots
The year was 1568. Mary Queen of Scots, once adored and now disgraced, had escaped from her prison cell, gathered an army and marched to Langside Hill to face the troops of her half-brother, the Scottish Regent Moray.…
Get out of town! Ranking the NFL’s 32 Road Trips
Of all the benefits of working in the National Football League, traveling is one of my favorites. Over the past 16 years, I've had the privilege of traveling with the Patriots to over 150 road games as part of my job responsibilities with…
A Guide to the 4 Best Places to Visit in Arizona | Lincoln Report
Arizona is a state like no other. It is located in the heart of the American Southwest and is full of natural wonders, vibrant cities and charming small towns. The state is home to the Grand Canyon, one of the most popular tourist…
Six Nations artist’s ‘Eagle Tree of Peace’ statue symbolizes reconciliation at…
To symbolize reconciliation between his community and the Anglican Church, Indigenous artist Leroy Henry has designed an Eagle Tree of Peace statue, which will be a centerpiece of the Huron University campus in London, Ontario.Henry, who is…
A new future looms for historic Nelson property
MARTIN DE RUYTER/STUFFSotheby's International Realty Sales Associate Ian Keightley is marketing the sale of Wainui House in Nile St, Nelson. The 6417 sqm property has a current capital value of $3,651,000.A large historic Nelson property…
Time for celebrations as famous Leeds landmark becomes smart new environment
A stylish new look for one of Leeds city center's most famous locations will be officially unveiled at a fun celebratory event taking place this weekend.
The area around Leeds Corn Exchange has been transformed by both a public…
Historical monuments of northern Haiti
As part of The Haitian Times' special coverage of Haitian Heritage Month, Haitians across bordershere are some of the historical monuments of Haiti located in the department of the North.
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Bois Caiman is a site…
Volunteers wanted to clean up Lake George Park
LAKE GEORGE, NY (NEWS10) – This Saturday, the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance is appealing for help. May 7th is "I Love My Park Day" statewide and the historic lakeside landmark joins in the love.
Battlefield Park enlists…
OLD NEWS: Everyone in this story is dead, but some aren’t
When reading stories of Arkansans who lived 100 years ago, it's easy to forget how these people died.All have been gone for more or less time; but as I come across accounts of their lives in newspaper archives, the dead seem less and…
Sockers, with a history laden with titles, prepare to face hungry tropics for the Ron Newman Cup
The San Diego Sockers leave Saturday for Monday's opener of their championship series against the Florida Tropics. Photo credit: @sdsockers, via Twitter
The San Diego Sockers have their second consecutive MASL championship in…
“There is so much history in this area; New Study Sheds Light on Fort Meade Firing Range
It's safe to say that the Fort Meade Old Rifle Range in Sturgis is history.
STURGIS, SD - In parts of the Black Hills there are hidden gems or sites that may have their own history.
It's safe to say that the Fort Meade…
Italy: Argentinian tourist crashed his drone into a historic monument in Rome and could pay a fine…
A 39-year-old Argentinian tourist crashed his drone into a historic building in Rome and I could afford one fine of about 70 thousand dollars. It is accused of circumventing strict rules of the drone no-fly zone over the city.
The man was…
Fred Hampton’s childhood home in Illinois designated a historic landmark | News
Iconic civil rights and leader of the Black Panther Party by Fred Hampton childhood home in Illinois has been designated a historic landmark.According to WGNorganizers of the Save The Hampton House initiative, led by Hampton's son and…
Geneva Historic Preservation Committee Recommends Change of Historic Status for Mill Race Property –…
GENEVA - The Geneva Historic Preservation Commission has recommended approval of a plan to remove the historic boundary from the entire Mill Race Inn property in the city's downtown area and apply it only to the 1846 limestone blacksmith…
Admire the historic sites of Wilmette, Evanston with the Mount Prospect Historical Society bus trip
The Mount Prospect Historical Society is offering a day trip by bus to explore the historical delights of the northern suburbs of Evanston and Wilmette on Saturday, May 14.
Participation is open to the public and…
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5 Historical Monuments You Must Visit in India
World Heritage Day: This year, the theme is "Heritage and Climate".(Dossier)World Heritage Day is celebrated on April 18 every year to raise awareness and embrace ways to preserve cultural heritage. This day is also known as…
Restoration continues on the 3rd anniversary of the fire
article A Catholic cleric carries a wooden cross during celebrations for Good Friday and the third anniversary of Notre Dame fire in front of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, April 15, 2022. (Photo by Jiro Mochizuki/Anadolu Agency…
The proposal to give a decision on historical monuments to voters passes 1st reading to the city…
JACKSONVILLE, Florida. —A proposal that would give Jacksonville voters the final say on whether to take down historic landmarks, including one in particular tied to the Confederacy, was presented to the city council at its Tuesday night…
$5 million grant brings back Kaw Nation spiritual rock hijacked in 1929
TOPEKA – A massive boulder of cultural and spiritual significance to the Kaw Nation moved from Tecumseh to Lawrence nearly a century ago to honor the town's settlers will be moved to tribal lands near…
Husted delivers remarks at the unveiling of the Gold Star monument | News, Sports, Jobs
TL Photo/CARRI GRAHAM The Monroe County Gold Star Families Memorial is unveiled Friday afternoon in Beallsville.
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Briscoe Center for American History at UT Austin acquires the Richard N. Goodwin and Doris Kearns…
AUSTIN, Texas — The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin has acquired the papers by Richard N. Goodwin, speechwriter and policymaker to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B.…
Committee Advances Oil Can Harry Designation as a Historic-Cultural Monument
The Los Angeles City Council's Land Use Planning and Management Committee on Tuesday put forward a proposal to designate Oil Can Harry's, which closed last year, as a historic-cultural landmark to be the one of the oldest gay bars in…
A Georgian restaurant has a racist history. What should it become?
SMYRNA, Ga. — For half a century, celebrities, tourists and local residents have flocked to Aunt Fanny's Cabin, a restaurant known as much for its Southern menu as for its depiction of plantation life and racist imagery, where white…
Garakopektepe monument – magnificent historical monument of Azerbaijan – AZERTAC
Baku, April 2, AZERTAC
As one of the magnificent historical monuments of Azerbaijan, Garakopektepe is located on the right bank of Kondelenchay, at the entrance to the city of Fuzuli. The monument is a high hill in the shape of a…
Tokyo’s historic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished
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Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo's futuristic-looking Nakagin Capsule Tower will be demolished next month, its owners say, after a long battle to save the…
The Waterford statue in Washington will have a new backdrop for its 100th anniversary
WATERFORD - The George Washington Statue Park in Waterford will have a facelift this year for the statue's centenary.The Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society will re-dedicate the George Washington statue on August 27 and is raising funds to…
Rangers have their eyes on UMass star Bobby Trivigno
When hockey fans think of UMass, the name that usually comes to mind is Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar.
And rightly so. After becoming the first UMass player to win the Hobey Baker, college hockey's most…
West Town home could be demolished after key town committee overrules local alderman
WEST TOWN — A couple who want to demolish their longtime family home in a historic neighborhood and sell the property could get final approval from city council on Wednesday, despite objections from the local alderman.The council committee…
Restoring a very old Newburgh marketing device, but first, the funding
TOWN OF NEWBURGH - It was meant to be a marketing tool for the village of Newburgh in the 1830s. Modeled after a Greek temple, the Dutch Reformed Church on Grand Street had oyster shells built into its facade for him give off a pearly glow,…
Diversity in Design kicks off its mission with a historic gathering of
Today in Detroit, more than 200 high school students will participate in what you might call a job fair like no other. It's a world-class design event called Conceived by offering 30 round tables led by black designers, on the themes of…
LA’s historic Filipinotown set to launch new landmark in May
Asian communities in overseas cities are often associated with their culture in specific neighborhoods like Little India, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Koreatown, etc. Now, Filipino culture can be recognized with the Historic Filipinotown…
Teddy Roosevelt statue should be melted down: petition
The 'cancelled' statue of Theodore Roosevelt that was transported in the middle of the night from the steps of the American Museum of Natural History should be sent for scrap rather than a presidential library in…
Bryant University Announces Historic Convocation Center and Arena, Offering a Premier Venue for…
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University Vision 2030 strategic plan confirmed Bryant's unparalleled institution-wide commitment to educating students to be ready for the real world for success and superior results with a…
Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance, lost in 1915, is found in Antarctica
The wreckage of the Endurance has been found in Antarctica, 106 years after the historic ship was crushed in pack ice and sank during an expedition by explorer Ernest Shackleton.A team of adventurers, marine archaeologists and technicians…
Glasgow statue famous for its traffic cone ‘hat’ gets a makeover for Ukraine
A The traffic cone that adorns the head of a Glasgow statue has been given a Ukrainian makeover to show solidarity with the people of the war-torn country.Pauline McWhirter decided to use her crochet skills to create a blanket for the…
The mayor of the city where the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is located says the situation is…
Residents of Odessa preparing to defend the city, Odessa, Ukraine, March 3. (Gilles Bader/Le Pictorium/Cover Images/Reuters)In Odessa, a strategically important port city on Ukraine's Black Sea coast, civilians – computer programmers,…
Yelm illuminates the historic water tower in the colors of the Ukrainian flag
YELM, Wash. “What once served to supply the town of Yelm with water now serves a different purpose.“It really is a shining beacon now for us,” Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto said.The historic water tower, located next to Yelm's town hall and…
Endangered places on the World Monuments Watch List for 2022
(CNN) — From an English castle threatened by climate change to an Egyptian monument in the shadow of its more famous counterparts, this year's World Monuments Watch shines a light on 25 culturally significant but endangered heritage…
In an age of segregation, Columbia Air Center gave black pilots a chance
In the 1940s, a farm nestled beside the Patuxent River in Prince George's County, Maryland became an airfield that would open new doors for aspiring black pilots.
This report is part of…
Here’s the story behind the iconic Mothman statue in West Virginia
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There’s an Amazing Story Behind This Horse Sculpture in Michigan
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Workers find a box under a Confederate monument to Jefferson Davis. The Black History Museum will…
By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN
While dismantling the pedestal that once housed a statue of Jefferson Davis in Richmond, Va., workers discovered a box embedded in stone on Wednesday, the city said.
"Until we see what's inside it's…
NM State aims for a busy weekend by hosting Troy Cox Classic
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NM State will return to action this weekend when they host five games over three days as they…
Tucson archaeologist says she found artifacts from Coronado expedition
A Tucson archaeologist has unveiled a find in Santa Cruz County that she says could rewrite the history of the Coronado Expedition.Deni Seymour said he unearthed hundreds of artifacts linked to the 16th-century Spanish expedition, including…
Collin College history professor says his contract won’t be renewed because he encouraged…
He also said he was reprimanded for reporting other faculty members who were fired after questioning the school's COVID-19 protocols.
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — When Dr. Michael Phillips' contract with Collin College ends…
Atlanta real estate firm buys historic Marietta properties and food hall
Bridger, which made the acquisition through a joint venture with Chicago-based Northpond Partners, also now owns a pedestrian bridge and parking lot north of the food hall. Wharton Management sold the property on behalf of its longtime…
Bulldogs wrestlers look to top historic 2020 run
As a freshman, Mateo Costello was a football player who was in Riverside-Brookfield High School wrestling coach Nick Curby's third-period algebra class.
Just before the season, Curby approached Costello to try out.
“I never…
Biloxi prepares to unveil statue of local hero Fred Haise
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - In a week, the city of Biloxi will unveil a statue of Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise.In the meantime, preparations are underway to lay the groundwork for a local hero. For artist Lucinda L'Enfant, creating the “Moon…
The trial of protesters against the Beijing Olympics postponed in Greece | Greece
The trial in Greece of activists who protested the holding of the Winter Olympics in Beijing has been postponed amid accusations that proceedings were delayed to avoid embarrassing China on the eve of the Games.The much-anticipated hearing…
Why aren’t the Adirondacks a national park?
KEENE VALLEY, NY (NEWS10) - Established in 1892, the Adirondacks Park is known for its vast forests, lakes, rivers and outdoor recreational activities. The park contains six million acres and is the largest park in the contiguous…
Pasadena’s iconic neighborhoods and the granny flats that live there – Pasadena Star News
Can the designation of a historic district stop the flattening of the suburbs permitted by SB 9?
John Latta, the volunteer leader of the Madison Heights Neighborhood Association, representing the beautiful, leafy area south of California…
The location of the Netaji statue should have been better chosen
In the early morning of August 13, 1965, a dozen members of the new "Samyukta Socialist Party", a splinter group from India's "Praja Socialist Party", slithered through the deserted avenues of New Delhi with hammers, scissors , ladders and…
Churches in the historic city find new life as neighborhood centers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pews swayed at Holy Trinity on a recent Sunday as Minnesota Swahili worshipers…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pews swayed at Holy Trinity on a recent…
San Francisco’s Casa Sanchez will receive historical monument status. Here’s why it…
The Casa Sanchez building in San Francisco's Mission District is set to become one of the city's first Latin American properties to receive historic landmark status for its contributions to the city and its Latin American community,…
The city of Valparaiso could demolish a center for the elderly marked a historical monument
VALPARAISO, Fla. (WKRG) - The Valparaiso Community Building is considered a historic landmark in the city. It's actually a former Eglin Air Force Base school that was built in 1921.
The structure houses the senior center and…
Berlin’s bathtub: lounging on Germany’s sunniest island | To travel
In whitewashed Strandkorbs, families huddle together, enjoying the last warmth of the failing autumn sun on their upturned faces. These striped beach baskets, some owned, some rented, are dotted along vast stretches of windswept sand that…
Horror or Monument? Conservationists fight to save grain elevator in Buffalo
Mr Jemal, whose firm has restored other old industrial buildings, including a Wonder Bread factory in Washington, said the Great Northern "shouldn't be knocked over by a wrecking ball".“That grain fed the world,” he said. The elevator, he…
fort: “will not regularize constructions within 300 meters of Fort Sonar” | News from Jodhpur
Jodhpur: Jaisalmer City Council filed in the Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday that the administration would not regularize any construction within 300 meters of the outskirts of Fort Sonar, a World Heritage Site.The divisional bench of Judge…
Conservationists rally against city plans for dog run near abolitionist site in downtown Brooklyn
Activists have rallied against the city's plan to install a dog park in a larger park atop a site that would have been part of Brooklyn's downtown Underground Railroad.
The city has begun building the long-delayed 1.15-acre green space…
Exclusive Interview: Author Rana Safvi on her latest book, the role of monuments in history, and…
Author and translator Rana Safvi's latest book titled "A Saint, a Folktale and Other Stories" was released in December 2021 and has been to critical acclaim ever since. Published by Rupa Publications, the book "takes the reader to secret…
Bull Connor, George Wallace, Jefferson Davis: Who Are These Historical Villains?
President Joe Biden's comments on the good and the bad side of history are coming under closer scrutiny days after he sought, unsuccessfully, to win over fellow Democrats like the senses. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema to change Senate…
Bottega Veneta celebrates the Year of the Great Wall Tiger
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Towering over the Huairou district outside of Beijing, the Great Wall of China is awash in a hue of Bottega Veneta green and tangerine (a symbol of good luck in Mandarin) this week to celebrate Chinese…