Germany Repatriates Ancestral Remains to Australia
Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia, held in German museums since the 19th century, were returned to the Ugar Island community in a ceremony described as a 'sad but joyful' moment, part of Germany's effort to return colonial-era artifacts.
Germany Repatriates Ancestral Remains to Australia
Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia, held in German museums since the 19th century, were returned to the Ugar Island community in a ceremony described as a 'sad but joyful' moment, part of Germany's effort to return colonial-era artifacts.
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Sumo Wrestling Returns to London's Royal Albert Hall in 2025
London's Royal Albert Hall will host a five-day elite sumo wrestling tournament in October 2025, the second outside Japan following a 1991 event at the same venue that became a national moment, aiming to recreate that excitement and showcase Japanese culture.
Sumo Wrestling Returns to London's Royal Albert Hall in 2025
London's Royal Albert Hall will host a five-day elite sumo wrestling tournament in October 2025, the second outside Japan following a 1991 event at the same venue that became a national moment, aiming to recreate that excitement and showcase Japanese culture.
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UNESCO Designates Japanese Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO recognized Japanese sake as an intangible cultural heritage, boosting its global image and potentially its export value, currently over \$265 million annually.
UNESCO Designates Japanese Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO recognized Japanese sake as an intangible cultural heritage, boosting its global image and potentially its export value, currently over \$265 million annually.
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Russian Actress Faces Backlash for Pro-Ukraine Slogan
Following a performance in Los Angeles, veteran Russian actress Liya Akhedzhakova voiced the pro-Ukrainian slogan "Glory to Ukraine," which is considered a Nazi symbol in Russia. This has prompted calls for her to face legal repercussions, including being declared a foreign agent and stripped of tit...
Russian Actress Faces Backlash for Pro-Ukraine Slogan
Following a performance in Los Angeles, veteran Russian actress Liya Akhedzhakova voiced the pro-Ukrainian slogan "Glory to Ukraine," which is considered a Nazi symbol in Russia. This has prompted calls for her to face legal repercussions, including being declared a foreign agent and stripped of tit...
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UNESCO Recognizes Japanese Sake and Shochu Production as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Traditional Japanese sake and shochu production techniques were added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list on Wednesday, aiming to boost exports, revitalize local economies, and preserve ancient skills amid shrinking domestic consumption; this is Japan's 23rd entry on the list.
UNESCO Recognizes Japanese Sake and Shochu Production as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Traditional Japanese sake and shochu production techniques were added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list on Wednesday, aiming to boost exports, revitalize local economies, and preserve ancient skills amid shrinking domestic consumption; this is Japan's 23rd entry on the list.
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Borkum Island Bans Violent Tradition at Klaasohm Festival
The Klaasohm festival on Borkum Island, Germany, will eliminate the tradition of beating women with cow horns following a report detailing violent assaults; organizers are implementing a safety plan, and police presence will be increased.
Borkum Island Bans Violent Tradition at Klaasohm Festival
The Klaasohm festival on Borkum Island, Germany, will eliminate the tradition of beating women with cow horns following a report detailing violent assaults; organizers are implementing a safety plan, and police presence will be increased.
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Parthenon Sculptures Repatriation Gains Momentum Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
The renewed push to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece reflects a shift in international geopolitics and cultural diplomacy, leveraging Greece's improved international standing and the changing nature of museums in the UK.
Parthenon Sculptures Repatriation Gains Momentum Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
The renewed push to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece reflects a shift in international geopolitics and cultural diplomacy, leveraging Greece's improved international standing and the changing nature of museums in the UK.
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Ancient Alaskan Dog Bones Push Back Human-Canine Coexistence Timeline by 2,000 Years
New research analyzing ancient canine bones in Alaska suggests humans and dogs coexisted around 10,000 BC, 2,000 years earlier than previously thought; salmon protein traces found in the bones indicate humans fed the dogs, supporting domestication.
Ancient Alaskan Dog Bones Push Back Human-Canine Coexistence Timeline by 2,000 Years
New research analyzing ancient canine bones in Alaska suggests humans and dogs coexisted around 10,000 BC, 2,000 years earlier than previously thought; salmon protein traces found in the bones indicate humans fed the dogs, supporting domestication.
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Parthenon Sculpture Return: Deal Still Distant, Says British Museum
Negotiations to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece are ongoing, but a deal is not close, according to British Museum chairman George Osborne, who noted that a long-term loan is being explored while a permanent transfer is legally impossible.
Parthenon Sculpture Return: Deal Still Distant, Says British Museum
Negotiations to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece are ongoing, but a deal is not close, according to British Museum chairman George Osborne, who noted that a long-term loan is being explored while a permanent transfer is legally impossible.
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Ed Sheeran to Play First Major International Concert in Bhutan
Ed Sheeran will perform the first major international concert in Thimphu, Bhutan on January 24, 2025, as part of his +–=÷x Tour; tickets ranging from $10 to $100 were made available, with the cheapest already sold out.
Ed Sheeran to Play First Major International Concert in Bhutan
Ed Sheeran will perform the first major international concert in Thimphu, Bhutan on January 24, 2025, as part of his +–=÷x Tour; tickets ranging from $10 to $100 were made available, with the cheapest already sold out.
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UNESCO Recognizes Serbian Village's Naïve Art as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO recognized the naïve art of Kovacica, Serbia, a tradition started by two farmers in 1939, as an intangible cultural heritage, highlighting its cultural significance and the preservation of the Slovak community's history.
UNESCO Recognizes Serbian Village's Naïve Art as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO recognized the naïve art of Kovacica, Serbia, a tradition started by two farmers in 1939, as an intangible cultural heritage, highlighting its cultural significance and the preservation of the Slovak community's history.
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Billson's Brewery Avoids Liquidation Through Restructuring
After months of uncertainty and administration, Billson's Brewery in Beechworth, Victoria, avoided liquidation, thanks to a creditor-approved restructuring plan, securing the future of the 159-year-old brewery and its 100 remaining employees.
Billson's Brewery Avoids Liquidation Through Restructuring
After months of uncertainty and administration, Billson's Brewery in Beechworth, Victoria, avoided liquidation, thanks to a creditor-approved restructuring plan, securing the future of the 159-year-old brewery and its 100 remaining employees.
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36% Bias Score