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Factfile: The Historical Markets in London

February 18, 2017September 30, 2017

Have you ever thought about how London succeeded to become the world?s leading market centre? During the years, the conception of the market changed radically, …

#makeheritagefun, Capturing Culture, Features

A Ceremony of Carols: Britain’s Big Christmas Event

January 25, 2017December 25, 2017

Christmas and carolling are synonymous in most cultures. However, Britain takes the notion of carolling to the next level with its flagship Christmas event, ?’A …

Conservation, Features, Heritage, Opinion, Religious, Restoration, Travel, Uncategorized, World Heritage Sites

Protection of Pakistan’s Cultural Heritage: Voice of a common citizen

December 31, 2016September 27, 2017

Civilizations leave their footprints in the form of cultural heritage. Many historical occasions, battles, and lifestyles, are preserved in the form of artifacts and archaeological …

Arts and Crafts, Best of 2016, Features, Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Zen and the art of Chinese paper cutting

December 26, 2016September 27, 2017

While paper-related traditional craftsmanship is mostly associated with the Japanese art of Origami (folding paper to create simple and complex shapes), in the rural villages …

Discover, Features, Photo Stories, Underwater

Pavlopetri: The oldest submerged city

December 18, 2016May 22, 2018

The architectural prowess of the Greeks is proven by the durability and elaborate nature of the structures they built. The remains of Pavlopetri, the oldest …

Conservation, Discover, Features, Heritage

Why poetry of Kantha embroidery needs a revival

November 2, 2016December 25, 2017

Kantha embroidery finds its origin in the Vedic ages?– it’s discreet mention has been found in Krishnadas Kaviraj’s Chaitanya Charitamrita?written almost 500 years ago.?As a …

Best of 2016, Blog, Features, Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Kimjang: The culture of sharing in Korea

August 6, 2016September 30, 2017

As not only a delicious cuisine from preserved food, but also an iconic food of the Korean Peninsula, Kimchi boasts millions of?fans across the atlas. …

Best of 2016, Blog, Features, Food Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

Sohbat: The Pashtun dish that brings people together

August 5, 2016September 24, 2017

Sohbat is a popular traditional dish of?this region, comprising of desi chicken curry and chappatis, and garnished with fresh salad or chicken pieces. Dera Ismail …

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Does Sardinian food hold the key to longevity?

August 5, 2016May 22, 2018

Food is a strong element of cultural identity and in Sardinia, Italy, one of the main causes of longevity. Food is considered an element that …