The Parthenon's western side has been restored with two new marble blocks, making it appear whole for the first time in 220 years. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni described the sight as 'truly stunning,' emphasizing the restoration's role in revealing the monument's unique proportions.
A collection of 20 monumental tapestries by Australian artist Arthur Boyd, depicting Saint Francis of Assisi, will be displayed in full for the first time at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. Commissioned in the late 1960s and created between 1970-1974 by a Portuguese workshop, the tapestries have largely been in storage for five decades.
Palm Beach International Airport received dozens of angry messages, including a bomb threat, after a bill was signed to rename it after President Donald Trump. The rebranding, effective July 9, will also change the airport code from PBI to DJT, costing an estimated $5.5 million.
O Major Oak, um carvalho de 1.200 anos na Floresta de Sherwood, Inglaterra, associado à lenda de Robin Hood, morreu. A ausência de folhas na primavera e décadas de visitação intensa, que compactaram o solo, são apontadas como causas.
Archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old monument near Stonehenge in Wiltshire, predating the famous landmark by 500 years. The site features two large postholes aligned with the sun, suggesting early solar alignments and ceremonial traditions.
O Rio de Janeiro oferece uma agenda cultural diversificada com shows de Áurea Martins e Cristovão Bastos, exposições de Marcelo D2 e Sebastião Salgado, e festas juninas.
India enforces strict regulations around protected monuments to preserve historical sites. The law defines prohibited (100m) and regulated (200m) zones, restricting construction and requiring approvals for any development to protect heritage character.
Face aux épisodes de canicule, musées, monuments, bibliothèques et grands parcs offrent des alternatives agréables pour se rafraîchir. Certaines villes développent des dispositifs spécifiques pour aider les habitants à traverser les périodes de forte chaleur.
A 5,000-year-old solstice-aligned monument, potentially a prototype for Stonehenge, has been unearthed near the famous neolithic site in Wiltshire, UK. Carbon-dated to 3000BC, the structure featured two large wooden poles aligned with the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset.
Dois homens foram presos em flagrante enquanto pintavam um viaduto usando técnicas de rapel na Avenida Getúlio Vargas, em São João Batista. Foram apreendidos materiais de pintura, equipamentos de escalada e dispositivos de gravação. Um dos suspeitos possui antecedentes por pichação e outros crimes.
O Monumento ao Soldado Constitucionalista em Ribeirão Preto homenageia os combatentes da Revolução de 1932. A cidade foi palco de manifestações e ponto estratégico militar, com a Escola Estadual Fábio Barreto servindo como quartel-general improvisado.
O Monumento ao Soldado Constitucionalista em Ribeirão Preto homenageia os combatentes da Revolução de 1932. A cidade foi palco de manifestações populares e ponto estratégico militar durante o conflito, que resultou na Constituição de 1934.
L'Assemblée nationale accueille une installation temporaire de l'artiste Seth, intitulée "Marianne rêve", du 16 juin au 28 septembre. L'œuvre, visible depuis la place de la Concorde, suscite des réactions mitigées, certains la saluant comme une ouverture culturelle et d'autres la critiquant comme un gaspillage d'argent public.
Polícia Civil prende suspeito de furtar fios de cobre de ornamentações juninas em Campina Grande. Material era vendido ou trocado por drogas. Suspeito responderá por furto agravado.
Archaeologists in Boston have discovered definitive evidence of an earthen fort crucial to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Guided by an old map and ground-penetrating radar, the team, led by city archaeologist Joe Bagley, found a defensive ditch built hours before the June 17, 1775 battle, along with musket balls and artifacts likely left by British troops.
Archaeologists have discovered a 1775 ditch and artifacts from the Battle of Bunker Hill at the monument site in Boston. The dig, inspired by an old map, has unearthed musket balls, tea cups, and tobacco pipes, offering a tangible connection to the American Revolution.
Donald Trump dînera à Versailles le 17 juin, un choix défendu par Emmanuel Macron comme un symbole de l'amitié franco-américaine et un clin d'œil au goût de Trump pour le faste. Le dîner vise aussi à assurer la présence de Trump jusqu'à la fin du G7 et à aborder des sujets comme le numérique.
Icó, no Ceará, encanta com mais de 400 imóveis tombados dos séculos 18 e 19. Primeiro conjunto arquitetônico do estado tombado pelo Iphan, a cidade preserva o estilo barroco com toques neoclássicos franceses, sendo um marco da arquitetura tradicional cearense.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in his 200th cap as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener. The Inter Miami star also became the first player to appear in six World Cups.
Jonathan Felipe Gomes dos Santos, 23, vítima de atropelamento em Petrolina (PE), morreu após sete dias internado. A família doou os órgãos do jovem, e o motorista, já identificado, responderá em liberdade por homicídio culposo e omissão de socorro.
Une tentative de restauration de sculptures sacrées à Carmo do Cajuru, Brésil, a tourné au scandale local. Les visages des statues ont été peints avec du rouge à lèvres et des sourcils broussailleux, provoquant la colère des habitants et une enquête pour vandalisme.
Android 17 is now rolling out to Pixel phones, introducing features like multitasking Bubbles, a new gaming interface for foldables, and native screen reaction video support. Security enhancements include temporary location access and improved "Mark as lost" functionality. Wear OS 7 also receives an update with Gemini Intelligence planned for later.
Artist JR has unveiled 'La Caverne,' an art installation on Paris's Pont Neuf, transforming the historic bridge into an immersive cave-like experience. Inspired by Christo and Jeanne-Claude's earlier work, the installation uses fabric printed to resemble Lutetian limestone and features sound and scent elements.
Donald Trump's $14.2m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, intended to turn it a "beautiful" "American flag blue," has been marred by a rapid reappearance of green algae, frustrating the former president's efforts.
