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More than Lederhosen? Traditional costumes of Germany

October 28, 2016May 22, 2018

If I were to ask you to describe the national costume of Germany, no doubt most responses would talk about lederhosen, and the barmaids? dresses …

Arts and Crafts, Best of 2016, Discover, Heritage, Traditions

The Extraordinary Crafts of Indigenous Australia

October 17, 2016December 19, 2016

Prior to European settlement, Aboriginal people inhabited every area of Australia, and Torres Strait Islanders lived in the islands between Australia and Papua New Guinea. …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

October Theme : Traditional Crafts and Craftsmanship

September 29, 2016November 14, 2016

Don?t we love collecting souvenirs from the place we travel to. We often indulge in buying local, handmade crafts?that are native of a particular region …

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Purana Qila: So old but still standing tall

September 18, 2016November 14, 2016

The bus drops you at the Delhi Zoo’s bus stop, situated on the heavy traffic ridden Mathura Road, you won’t miss the longstanding Old Fort …

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The Cradle of Temple Architecture: Aihole-Badami-Pattadakal

September 16, 2016September 16, 2016

Renowned for art and architecture, the quiet villages of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal house rich history from our past. These places were once?capitals cities of …

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Against the Forces of Nature: Tackling Floods with Resilient Vernacular Architecture in Chikwawa

September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

What would life be like if you had a home today and not tomorrow? What if you are enjoying a great meal today and the …

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Traditional Architecture and Built Heritage in Iran

September 9, 2016September 9, 2016

Mahdi 2004, defines traditional building as those kinds of buildings that were commonly in use in Iran one century ago. Traditional Iranian has maintained a …

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The Taraknath Temple, Bengal

September 9, 2016March 22, 2018

Taraknath temple makes the small town of Tarakeshware in West Bengal famous. Lord Shiva’s idol Taraknath temple is a famous Lord Shiva?s Temple and it is one of the oldest in the city, dating back to its 18th century.

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“A Pile of Stones is Better Than a Pile of Gold”: Glimpse into Lebanese Vernacular Architecture

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016

Typically the Mediterranean is associated with a vast warm climate. Many of my friends, whom I personally asked ?what is the first thing that came …