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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 …

Europe, Travel

Discovering the city of York

September 28, 2018September 5, 2018

York is one of England?s finest historic cities; with a blend of Roman and Saxon influence, the settlers of York (the Vikings) originally named it …

Asia, Food Heritage, Nature

The ‘Tree of Life’; Breadfruit

September 21, 2018January 26, 2019

Until I was 13, I lived in New Delhi with my family. I grew up in Delhi and would come to Bangalore (now Bengaluru) to …

Asia, Built Heritage, Public Spaces

A visit to Dhanushkodi

September 17, 2018August 19, 2018

India is a country where you will find a plethora of stories.? There are stories about the sites and sounds, and several urban myths that …

Europe, Travel

A trip to Bishop Auckland

September 14, 2018September 14, 2018

We started a busy Monday with a morning of immersing ourselves in heritage charters. We each presented a different charter to the rest of the …

Asia, Cultural Identity, Intangible Heritage

G?r?c?- Marriage Customs in Turkey

September 10, 2018August 11, 2018

Back in the day in Turkey, mothers with unwed sons would often be on the look out for a good single girl to wed their …