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The Baolis of Delhi: exploring the underground

August 27, 2016October 9, 2016

The history?of Delhi can be experienced gazing at?what?remains of its glorious past are dotted on every nook and corner. Here a number of capital cities …

Built Heritage, Community, Heritage, Sports, Traditions

Australia’s Pride: The Melbourne Cricket Ground

August 27, 2016October 9, 2016

The story of the MCG starts with the formation of the Melbourne Cricket Club in 1838. The club moved its home ground to its current …

Heritage, Religious

Sarmad Shaheed: The Fearless Naked Fakir

August 24, 2016October 11, 2016

Existing unbeknown to the everyday stream of visitors of the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi are the twin shrines of Shaheed Sarmad and Hare Bhare …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Discover, Public Spaces, Traditions, Travellers

The Thought Stirring Pyramids of Egypt

August 23, 2016October 9, 2016

The pyramid has always evoked a sense of mystery and enchantment for ages from the time of their construction. Egyptians referred to it as ?mir? …

Go Heritage Runs

GHR Coorg – September 25

August 22, 2016October 5, 2016

GHR Coorg 2016 is being organized in partnership with Kodagu Zilla Panchayat and Kodagu District Administration. The run is?scheduled on September 25?andwill highlight the Western …

My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Urban

The Bradbury Building

August 19, 2016October 5, 2016

The Bradbury building in Los Angeles, California is the most signifiant architectural accomplishment. It was built for Lewis L. Bradbury’s?monument to himself in 1893 and …

Built Heritage, Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions, Uncategorized, Urban

The Macedonian Vernacular Architecture

August 19, 2016August 23, 2016

Speaking of vernacular architecture in Macedonia, I get many different images in my head. As small country, one wouldn’t think we can have diversity of …

Built Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions, Urban

Vernacular Architecture in the Mid-West United States

August 19, 2016August 23, 2016

Many people would ask what is different about vernacular architecture compared to regular architecture, I know I did. I found it especially challenging to talk …

Built Heritage, Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions

Traditional Timber Constructions in Belarus

August 19, 2016August 23, 2016

The concept of vernacular architecture, as a distinguish style, includes a diverse number of local historical and non historical cultural constructions. They include traditional residential, …