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Showcasing Port Harcourt through food

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018

Port-Harcourt is the capital of Rivers-State and is widely known as the Garden City of Nigeria. Famous as an oil producing city of the Niger …

Asia, Editor's Picks, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Parantha; a staple in the North Indian household

April 2, 2018May 22, 2018

Parantha is a fried dough food originating from the Indian subcontinent. Previously parantha was made both with or without filling. However, as we became more …

Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage, Public Spaces

The forgotten temples of Bishnupur

March 30, 2018March 30, 2018

When we talk about Indian temple architecture, what comes to mind is the intricately carved facades of the temples of North and Central India or …

Africa, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

A recipe for Efik Vegetable Soup

March 28, 2018April 16, 2018

Food is an important component that lends to life, and over time, it has positioned itself into the mainframe of culture. Every culture has its …

Asia, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

The history of the Samosa

March 27, 2018March 22, 2018

The Samosa is one of the most popular Indian snacks. It is among those dishes that are universally eaten across India . This is …

Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018, North America

The Symbolism behind Rosca De Reyes

March 25, 2018April 16, 2018

The Rosca De Reyes is not only meant to look like a crown. It is bread that has a deep symbolism behind it in the …

Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018, North America

Exploring America’s first gastronomical capital: Tucson

March 23, 2018March 16, 2018

The first place in the United States to be honored with the title of Gastronomy is Tucson. In 2004, a network of gastronomically rich cities …

Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage, Editor's Picks

The sea fort at Murud-Janjira : A marvel of ancient military engineering

March 21, 2018May 22, 2018

The sea fort at Murud-Janjira is one of the most unique and beautiful forts in India. It is situated in the Raigad district of the …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, museum heritage

The legendary Dhaka Muslin

March 20, 2018September 6, 2018

Bangladesh National Museum is one of the largest museums in South Asia. It is managed ?by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the government of …