World Heritage Site Archives - Page 13 of 42

Best of 2016, Heritage, Student Program

Gedi Ruins-The Lost Coral Town

August 9, 2016December 19, 2016

Set in an enchanting location next to the Indian Ocean, is the remains of the historical town known of Gedi. ?The ruins were discovered by …

Food Heritage, Heritage

Baklava: A Crisp Sojourn of the Middle East

August 8, 2016November 3, 2017

I am not rich enough to eat Baklava and Boerek every day – forget the Boerek, but for Baklava, this was an age old saying …

Food Heritage, Nature

Cat Poop Coffee: Time To Cut The Crap?

August 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Kopi Luwak or Cat Poop Coffee Touted as ?the most expensive coffee in the world?, Kopi Luwak enjoys a rare prestige among the whole gamut …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage, Heritage News, Restoration

A Visit to Mirza Ghalib’s Haveli in Old Delhi

August 7, 2016August 7, 2016

Crossing over from the ?New? Delhi, capital of India, into the sprawling lanes and by-lanes of the walled city, the contrast is almost jarring. In …

Blog, Built Heritage, Discover, Heritage, Stories

The Bizarre History of Captain Cook’s Cottage

August 7, 2016October 9, 2016

Cook?s Cottage is a vine-covered brick house located to the south end of Melbourne?s Fitzroy Gardens, just minutes from the central business district. Its claim …

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. …

Heritage, Sports

Hunting Survival for the Neanderthal; Sport for the Contemporay

August 6, 2016August 6, 2016

We do not know about the pre-historic sports because of the paucity of the relevant archaeological record, but it is likely that the first athletic …

Blog, Food Heritage, Heritage, Religious, Traditions

Ghevar: Wicked Blessings in Sweet

August 5, 2016August 6, 2016

The monsoon delight?ghevar, its flavour, varieties and its widespread alliance with the Teej festival. Sweets and delicacies are made to celebrate occasions?and?festivals, and certain delicacies …

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 …