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The Mysore Palace

October 22, 2018September 26, 2018

Have you ever heard about Mysore dosa or Mysore silk? These are the best things that Mysore has given to humanity! But the city has …

Asia, Food Heritage

Sohan Halwa: The Gift from the City of Saints

October 15, 2018September 5, 2018

I recently went to a handloom and handicraft fair where I purchased Sohan Halwa from a Rajasthani merchant. I hadn?t intended to purchase it at …

Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage, Nature, Travel

Wah Gardens

October 11, 2018September 27, 2018

Located about 30 miles north west of the nation?s capital; Islamabad, on the Grand Trunk Road lie the Wah Gardens in the old village of …

Europe, Public Spaces

The 30th Anniversary Conference of the Durham World Heritage Site

October 8, 2018September 5, 2018

Our long, learning-packed tryst with the Durham World Heritage centre began when we attended an all-day workshop at the Durham World Heritage Centre dealing with …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Intangible Heritage

The old and forgotten ‘Thattai’ work

October 5, 2018September 5, 2018

Lifestyles change, and with them change our means of living. With the growing times, there are certain professions that continue to be followed, but many …

Asia, Built Heritage, Public Spaces

The Forbidden City in China

October 1, 2018September 5, 2018

The forbidden city is situated in Beijing, China. It is one of the most well preserved palaces in China, throwing light onto the royal heritage …

Built Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Raffia technology and hut making

September 24, 2018August 20, 2018

The history of African architecture is greatly colored with fine works and structures made from mud (clay). These range from churches, mosques, houses to even …