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Towns vow to press on after missing Town of Culture shortlist
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (585+ words) Twm Owen, Local Democracy Reporter Several Welsh towns that missed out on the UK’s first Town of Culture shortlist say they remain determined to develop their cultural ambitions. Abergavenny, Abertillery, and Blaenavon submitted bids, alongside Caerleon, Monmouth, Caerphilly, and Cwmbran,…...
Tracing Oman’s historic coastal identity
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (466+ words) People often assume that borders have always existed in their current form. A map makes that assumption feel reasonable. However, for much of history, places were understood through daily life rather than through lines on paper. Along the southeastern coast…...
Royal Commission for Makkah Draws 17.5 Million Visitors to Historical Sites
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (1750+ words) The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites is implementing an integrated strategy to conserve historical and enrichment sites and transform them into sustainable cultural destinations, enhancing Makkah's position as a city of ancient heritage in line with Saudi…...
Ancient Roman 'guardian spirit' discovered in Northumberland
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (274+ words) A "beautifully preserved" Roman sculpture depicting a protective guardian spirit has been dug up at an archaeological site. The sculpture was discovered at Vindolanda in Northumberland - a former Roman fortress from the 4th Century - and archaeologists believe it has been lying…...
Historic Durham Miners' Hall awarded Grade II listed status
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (616+ words) This recognition was made by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England, cementing its longstanding status as a “Pitman’s Parliament” nationally. This upgrade honours the building as the most outstanding example of trades union-inspired…...
Green River Cemetery seeks community support for preservation efforts
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (822+ words) GREENFIELD — Phil Wartel wants to reinvigorate the Green River Cemetery. The Green River Cemetery board has launched the Green River Cemetery History & Preservation Initiative, which Wartel said is aimed at renewing local interest in documenting and researching the cemetery’s history,…...
Jazan’s Performing Arts Preserve Heritage and Showcase Regional Identity
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (1750+ words) Jazan Region holds a distinguished place in Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape, shaped by its rich heritage and diverse traditions, which have enriched the national cultural scene through a wide range of performing and folk arts preserved and showcased across generations....
Certain Ancient Languages Died Out Despite Having Millions of Speakers
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (1190+ words) By Jaycee Gudoy | Published 26 seconds ago There’s a common assumption that a language spoken by millions of people is safe — that sheer numbers act as a kind of armor against disappearance. History disagrees, and disagrees loudly. Some of the most…...
Alamut cited as a historic evidence of political, cultural and engineering ingenuity in UNESCO
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (444+ words) TEHRAN – Mohammad-Hassan Talebian, manager of the UNESCO nomination dossier for the Cultural Landscape of Alamout, said the site represents evidence of political, cultural and engineering ingenuity during a specific period of Iran’s history, as the country seeks inscription of the…...
India's civilisational story to find first dedicated museum in Washington
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (415+ words) Washington, July 12: A first-of-its-kind museum showcasing India's civilisational journey, from the Indus Valley Civilisation to its emergence as a global power, is being planned in Washington, D.C., with the aim of educating younger generations of the Indian diaspora and promoting India's…...