Tag #Cultural Heritage

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Lisbon's Historic Shops Fight for Survival Against Global Competition

Lisbon's historic Rua da Conceição street, once home to seven haberdasheries, now struggles to keep four open, despite the city's 'Loja Com História' program aimed at protecting traditional businesses, facing competition from global brands and high rents.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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War's Impact on Korean Farming Communities in Southern Ukraine

Korean communities in southern Ukraine, established since the 1950s and deeply involved in agriculture, have been devastated by the ongoing war, forcing some to flee to South Korea while others stayed, supporting Ukraine and aiming to rebuild.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Rediscovered 1511 Paintings in Toledo Cathedral

Three 1511 oil paintings by Juan de Borgoña were discovered in Toledo Cathedral's Chapter House antechamber behind cupboards installed in 1780, during restoration work for the cathedral's 800th anniversary in 2026.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Pakistani Cookbook Offers Comprehensive Look at Culinary Diversity

Maryam Jillani's debut cookbook, "Pakistan," releasing next month, features over 100 recipes from across Pakistan's diverse regions, aiming for broader representation of the country's culinary heritage after a three-year research project involving extensive travel and visits to 40 kitchens.

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Zero Hunger
theguardian.com
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Flooding Threatens Arctic Island's Cultural Heritage

Rising sea levels caused by climate change are flooding Qikiqtaruk (Herschel) Island in Canada's Yukon territory, threatening historic whaling buildings and Inuvialuit heritage sites; researchers are using digital archiving and temporary relocation to preserve the island's history.

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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Demolition Planned for Historic Wolverhampton Art Building

The University of Wolverhampton plans to demolish its brutalist George Wallis School of Art building, despite a listing application from the Twentieth Century Society and protests from artists who cite its importance as the location of the 1982 First National Black Art Convention.

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No Poverty
nrc.nl
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WWII: The Mauritshuis Museum's Strategic Preservation of its Art Collection

During WWII, the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, directed by a German national, strategically protected its collection, including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, using a bomb shelter and transferring works to bunkers, while also making compromises with the Nazi regime, ultimately preserving mo...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
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€250,000 Reward Offered for Stolen Romanian Artifacts

In Assen, Netherlands, thieves stole a priceless gold helmet and three armbands from the Drents Museum on January 24-25, 2024; the items, on loan from Romania, are valued at €5.8 million, with a €250,000 reward offered for their return.

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Restoration of Damaged Han Dynasty Murals in Xi'an

In Xi'an, China, a team led by Jin Zilin is restoring 21 damaged Han Dynasty tomb murals discovered in 2013, facing challenges like reassembling shattered fragments and removing transport reinforcements, showcasing the dedication to preserving cultural heritage.

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No Poverty
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Decline of Regional Languages in France Due to Neo-Speakers

The article discusses the potential decline of Breton, Corsican, and Auvergnat languages in France due to the rise of 'neo-speakers'—individuals learning these languages later in life, leading to simplified forms and comprehension gaps with native speakers.

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Quality Education
dw.com
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New Evidence Challenges Ruling on Nazi-Looted Guelph Treasure

The Guelph Treasure, a €100-€260 million collection of medieval church art, is at the center of a renewed restitution claim; newly discovered documents reveal that a Jewish co-owner was forced to pay a Reich Flight Tax under Nazi rule to leave Germany, challenging previous rulings that the treasure ...

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Reduced Inequality
taz.de
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Hannover's Delayed Restitution of Nazi-Looted Corinth Painting Fuels Controversy

The city of Hannover faces criticism for its handling of a claim by the Levy family for a Lovis Corinth painting, acquired in 1949 from a Nazi-affiliated art collector who obtained pieces from Jewish owners under duress; the city's delayed research publication and alternative interpretation of evide...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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