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‘Students want to stay here now rather than disappear to London’: how design transformed the city of Dundee

Its biennial arts festival this week will celebrate a decade of being the UK’s first and only Unesco-designated ‘design city’

The Guardian - UK

Is Madrid Spain’s best-kept cycling secret?

Mountains, car-free cycle paths, vineyards and a rich history all make Madrid a dream cycling destination

Cycling News

Jade burial suit: 2,000-year-old 'immortality' armor worn by Chinese royalty

The jade burial suit was made using thousands of pieces of jade held together with gold thread.

LiveScience

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The Stone-eaters That Threaten Iran's Ancient Persepolis

Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an unlikely adversary: tiny but persistent lichens eroding the millennia-old monuments.

International Business Times

Teed up: Get a sneak peak of the coastal residences designed for Montenegro's first golf course

Montenegro is more than a hip holiday destination for those looking for a second home abroad — and access to the country’s inaugral golfing venue

Evening Standard

Sudan Museums' Precious Antiquities Looted In War

Sudan's priceless archaeological heritage is being stripped from museums, with looters loading statuettes and fragments of ancient palaces onto lorries, smuggling them out of the war-torn country, and selling them online.

International Business Times

Giant tortoises in Seychelles face threat from luxury hotel development

Conservationists and botanists express concern over plans for Qatari-funded upscale resort on Assomption Island

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The future of the Regent Theatre: why we must preserve not only architecture, but also public use of our community spaces

The current Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Nicholas Reece, has said that if re-elected he would sell the City of Melbourne’s majority stake in the Regent Theatre and redirect the funds to support, among other things, a new arts festival.

The Conversation

Paris seeks Unesco cultural heritage status for iconic zinc rooftops

The French culture ministry wants to etch the unique zinc-plated rooftops of Paris and their workers in the Unesco list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Though iconic, the roofs are often criticised for their unsuitability for hot temperatures brought on by climate change.

Radio France Internationale

Super Typhoon Yagi triggers landslide in Vietnam killing 14

One of the most powerful typhoons to hit Vietnam in a decade ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and caused flooding.

Al Jazeera

Sweden joins countries seeking to end screen time for children under 2

Sweden says children under the age of 2 should not be exposed to any digital screens

The Independent UK

Escape to the Canaries: an expert’s guide to the seven enchanting islands

From powder-soft beaches and family-friendly resorts to Unesco-listed forests and lush volcanic landscapes, the Canary Islands offer something for every taste. Here’s our guide to its seven diverse isles

The Independent UK

Five reasons to visit the Balearic Islands

Turquoise waters, white sand beaches and UNESCO protected landscapes; discover the natural beauty of this stunning Spanish archipelago

The Independent UK

Create the holiday experience of your dreams with these exclusive destinations, hotels and products

There’s a lot of pressure that comes with planning a getaway, especially one for the whole family. But with these incredible resorts, providers and products, you can rest assured that you’ve made the right choice.

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The Guardian - UK

Merry and bright: Christmas markets to enjoy in Europe

Traditional foods, cosy lights and family fun make festive markets across Belgium, Germany, Poland and the Netherlands a surefire bet this winter

The Times of India

Teachers' Day 2024: 13 interesting facts about Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan every Indian should know

Our might not acknowledge it often, but our teachers play a huge role in shaping us as a person and helping us be succesful in life. They might scold us for our faults, but in their hearts they always have good intentions for making us learn from our mistakes so…

International Business Times

Paris Zinc Roofers Seek Elusive UNESCO Heritage Status

The zinc covering the roofs of central Paris has given the French capital's skyline its distinctive grey hue for almost two centuries.

France 24

Paris seeks UNESCO cultural heritage status for distinctive zinc rooftops

The French culture ministry wants to etch the unique zinc-plated rooftops of Paris and their workers in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Though iconic, the roofs are often criticised for their inadaptability to hot temperatures brought on by climate change.

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East Africa's Swahili coast grapples with legacy of slave trade

Dotting East Africa’s Swahili coast, Zanzibar, Lamu and Mombasa are synonymous with pristine waters and white sandy beaches. But many tourists are unaware that these UNESCO World Heritage Sites were the scene of a gruesome chapter in history. For centuries, the Swahili coast was central to the slave trade.

The Independent UK

Tourists taking part in ‘Temple Run challenge’ at historic Cambodian Unesco site receive backlash

Conservationists and academics have condemned the trend as a ‘disaster waiting to happen’

France 24

Jordan: Petra's tourism authority cracks down on Bedouin cave dwellers

One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan welcomes several hundred thousand tourists each year. It dates back to 300 BC and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. For centuries, Bedouins have inhabited its caves, but many have recently been…

The Independent UK

The Unesco World Heritage sites most at risk from climate change – and four are in the UK

Forth Bridge and St Kilda are among the UK heritage sites that are most at risk of being impacted by climate change

Wallpaper

2,734 metres above the sea, a Northern Italian hotel ensures peak happiness

Designed by Senoner Tammerle Architekten, hotel Santnerpass Hütte offers the perfect off-grid retreat amid a Unesco-protected landscape

The Conversation

The Mediterranean diet is all the rage because it represents a way of life we’ve lost

The promise of a long, healthy, happy existence living an active, community-based lifestyle under warm, sunny skies may be within reach. In fact, it could be on your table.

The Guardian - UK

Arms company drops plan to test bombs at Scottish world heritage site

Firm says it had no idea proposed test site on Lib Dem peer’s land included part of Strathmore peatlands in Flow Country

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