cultural heritage

Developing National Heritage policy for Wales

seher — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:29:35 -0500

Researchers from the University have played a key role in the on-going development of a National Heritage policy for Wales.

Cassadaga Florida Spiritualist Camp to Celebrate Native American Heritage

admin_huliq — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 12:00:48 -0600

Cassadaga, Florida, located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, will host four events in January that highlight Native American heritage. The monthly Native American Gathering will be held on Saturday, January 5.

French Pianist Says Jazz Builds Cultural Bridges

admin_huliq — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:18:39 -0600

Music is said to be the universal language, and jazz, in particular, travels well from one culture to the next. A recent conference in Los Angeles looked at the ties forged by jazz between France and the United States. Mike O'Sullivan spoke with noted French pianist Rene Urtreger about the influence of jazz in his country.

Daughter killed by father for refusal to wear head scarf

admin_huliq — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:20:53 -0600

A Canadian man has appeared in court in Toronto accused of killing his 16-year-old daughter, reportedly over her refusal to wear a traditional Islamic head scarf, national media said on Wednesday.

Turkmenistan: Ancient City Nisa Added To UN's Cultural Heritage List

Dinka — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:29:38 -0500

UNESCO has released its most recent additions to the World Heritage List of cultural and natural sites, which this year included Nisa, the capital of the ancient Parthian Empire, in what is now Turkmenistan.

UNESCO adds three new sites to World Heritage List

Dinka — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 06:37:25 -0500

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today wrapped up this year’s review of its World Heritage List by adding three sites in Serbia, Azerbaijan and Mexico.

Mysteries of Childhood Cognition Explored

harminka — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:05:41 -0600