monuments

Hong Kong heritage board backs upgrading temple and mosque in prison to monuments

Hong Kong's heritage advisers have endorsed designating the nearly 180-year-old Hung Shing Temple and the city's only mosque, located inside Stanley Prison, as statutory monuments. The Antiquities Advisory Board proposed the upgrade to the highest tier of legal heritage protection, with most members agreeing the sites reflect the historical presence of minority groups.

Hong Kong Proposes Heritage Protection for 180-Year-Old Temple and Prison Mosque

Hong Kong's Antiquities and Monuments Office proposes statutory monument status for Hung Shing Temple (1847-1852) in Wan Chai and the Stanley Mosque within Stanley Prison, both currently Grade 1 historic buildings, citing significant heritage value.

US Traditionalists Sue to Reinstate Removed Monuments with Trump Administration Support

US traditionalists, backed by the Trump administration, are suing and lobbying to restore monuments removed during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. A coalition of Italian-American organizations filed a federal lawsuit to reinstate a Columbus statue, calling its removal 'unlawful and discriminatory.'

Urban Trail: Discovering Cities Through Running

The "urban trail" concept, originating in the Netherlands and popular in France since 2007, combines running with city heritage discovery. Cherbourg hosted its 3rd edition on April 19th, attracting 1,000 participants.

Statue of influential Aboriginal leader Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue unveiled in Adelaide

A statue of Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue, a highly respected Aboriginal leader, was unveiled on the banks of Adelaide's River Torrens. The statue is the first of six planned by the South Australian government to honor prominent Aboriginal figures.

Rio de Janeiro's BlackWall project brings Afro-Brazilian history to life

A mural project in Rio de Janeiro, called NegroMuro or BlackWall, aims to commemorate Afro-Brazilian history and figures, with over 80 murals across the city.

Cheops-Pyramide: Warum sie Erdbeben standhält

Ägyptische und japanische Wissenschaftler haben die Cheops-Pyramide mit Beschleunigungsmessern untersucht und festgestellt, dass ihre Eigenfrequenz (2,3 Hz) deutlich von der des Bodens (0,6 Hz) abweicht. Dieser Frequenzunterschied schützt das Bauwerk vor Resonanzeffekten bei Erdbeben.

New War Monuments in Iconic Korean Square Spark Criticism Over Militarism

New monuments in a prominent Korean square, symbolizing the start of the Korean War, face criticism for promoting militarism and disrupting a historically public space used for gatherings and protests.

Stones of the past: 7,000-year-old ‘mustatil’ monuments discovered in Saudi Arabia

À Notre-Dame de Paris, les vitraux de la discorde sont de retour

Le permis de travaux, qui autorise le retrait de six baies des chapelles sud et leur remplacement par le travail de l’artiste contemporaine Claire Tabouret, vient d’être affiché. Un recours va être lancé par l’association Sites et Monuments.