What are Geological monuments? Does India have any?
India is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, with famous landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, the temples of Khajuraho, and the forts of Rajasthan that draw visitors from around…
Lack of funds and sale of Aspinwall House casts shadows on Kochi Biennale 2024
Uncertainty looms over Kochi Biennale 2024 due to a lack of funds and the likely sale of its prime venue, the Aspinwall House. The sixth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale(KMB), also…
New research sheds light on the unusual location of the Pyramids in Egypt
Researchers from the University of North Carolina Wilmington using radar satellite imagery found a major extinct branch of the Nile. The extinct branch of the river flowed through the foothills…
300-year-old Fillipino town re-emerges due to extreme heatwaves and drought
Pantabangan town in the Phillippines was submerged in the 1970s to construct a reservoir and only emerges from the water when weather conditions turn extremely dry and hot. This recent…
Royal Łazienki Museum receives a mysterious package with 17th century Dutch Tiles
The Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw has received an anonymous package from Canada containing 12 Dutch tiles from the 17th century that were lost during World War II. These recovered…
Will an e-pass help save the natural heritage of Nilgiris?
Tourists entering the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal hill stations are mandated to obtain an e-pass from May 7, until June 30. The e-pass system aims to reduce congestion and the pressure…
Scores of megalithic graves disappear in Telangana
Recently some heritage enthusiasts were shocked to note that hundreds of megalithic graves have disappeared from Adraspalle village, Telangana and only about 50 burial sites remain. Ten years ago a…
Dali is a phone call away! Chat with an A.I. replica of Salavador Dali
The Dalí Museum, in Florida has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) version of the Surrealist artist, Salvador Dali, allowing visitors to ask him questions. As the 120th birthday of Surrealist…
Three new exhibitions at Goa’s Aguada Fort and Jail Complex highlight the marvels of India’s civilization.
The Aguada Fort and Jail Complex in North Goa has evolved into a historical and cultural hub. It has launched a permanent exhibition titled “India’s Civilizational Marvels,” which is now…
€5 tourist tax implemented in Venice but it may not solve all of the city’s problems
On April 25 Venice implemented its experimental €5 tourist tax for day visitors. The tax is directed towards curbing the city’s over-tourism problem and projecting the World Heritage site. However,…