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The house of Adem Jashari stands as a memorial in Kosovo in remembrance of the war that occurred from 1998 - 1999. In March 1998, Serbian police killed the Kosovo Liberation Army leader Adem Jashari and more than 50 of his family members. The only…

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The house of Adem Jashari stands as a memorial in Kosovo in remembrance of the war that occurred from 1998 - 1999. In March 1998, Serbian police killed the Kosovo Liberation Army leader Adem Jashari and more than 50 of his family members. The only…

Via Francigena is a historic pilgrim’s route from Canterbury to Rome. First travelled by Sigeric the Serious, Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 990, this historic pilgrimage route is now travelled by around 50,000 hikers yearly. The route begins…

The Protective Town of San Miguel de Allende and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco represent exceptional examples of 18th-century Mexican Baroque architecture and cultural fusion. Established in the 16th century along the Royal Route, San…

The Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve is located in the central western Maldives in the Indian Ocean, north of the Kashidhoo Kandhoo channel. Designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2011, it encompasses 1,200 square kilometers of coral reefs, islands,…

The Secret Garden (Huwon, 후원), now famous for its stunning autumn scenery, is a royal garden inside Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. Built in the early 15th century during the Joseon Dynasty, it served as a hideaway for the royal family,…

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The most famous pond in Huwon, the secret garden.

St. Andrews Cathedral is a medieval cathedral in Scotland, built in the 12th century. It was once the largest church in the country, making St. Andrews the religious center of Scotland during the medieval period. However, it fell into ruin due to…

Bopomofo (ㄅㄆㄇㄈ), also called Zhuyin Fuhao, is an intangible cultural heritage of Taiwan. It is a phonetic transcription system used exclusively in Taiwan to represent Mandarin pronunciation. Originating in the late Qing Dynasty, it was created to…

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An iconic Roman amphitheatre and revolutionary for its time. Capable of housing over 50,000 onlookers at its peak, it was known for bloody gladiatorial contests, spectacles and naval battles. Throughout time, the Colosseum has been affected by…

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Overlooking the North Sea, this castle has had its fair share of battles throughout British history. Previously seating Northumbrian kinds, the castle was invaded by Vikings and endured shifts in British political history as a significant stronghold…

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Opened in 1846, the docks revolutionised maritime trade and has a long historical significance during wartime periods. The docks were vital to Liverpools global shipping routes, and have undergone a regeneration in the 1980s. Today, the docks are…

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An iconic Roman amphitheatre and revolutionary for its time. Capable of housing over 50,000 onlookers at its peak, it was known for bloody gladiatorial contests, spectacles and naval battles. Throughout time, the Colosseum has been affected by…

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An iconic Roman amphitheatre and revolutionary for its time. Capable of housing over 50,000 onlookers at its peak, it was known for bloody gladiatorial contests, spectacles and naval battles. Throughout time, the Colosseum has been affected by…

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The Terracotta Army is a collection of life-sized terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. Discovered in 1974 near Xi'an in Shaanxi Province, this archaeological marvel dates to 210-209 BCE and was…

Jiuzhaigou Valley, located in Sichuan Province, China, is a stunning natural reserve renowned for its multi-colored lakes, cascading waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and rich Tibetan culture. Designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1992,…

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Jiuzhaigou Valley, located in Sichuan Province, China, is a stunning natural reserve renowned for its multi-colored lakes, cascading waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and rich Tibetan culture. Designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1992,…

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The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous defensive structures in history, originally built in the 7th century BC. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Wall symbolizes China's military, political, and cultural evolution. Today, it faces…

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The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous defensive structures in history, originally built in the 7th century BC. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Wall symbolizes China's military, political, and cultural evolution. Today, it faces…

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The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous defensive structures in history, originally built in the 7th century BC. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Wall symbolizes China's military, political, and cultural evolution. Today, it faces…

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Pingyao Ancient City, located in Shanxi Province, China, is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in the country. Originally built during the Western Zhou Dynasty, it flourished during the Ming and Qing Dynasties as a major financial and trade…

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The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous defensive structures in history, originally built in the 7th century BC. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Wall symbolizes China's military, political, and cultural evolution. Today, it faces…

Pingyao Ancient City, located in Shanxi Province, China, is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in the country. Originally built during the Western Zhou Dynasty, it flourished during the Ming and Qing Dynasties as a major financial and trade…

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Pingyao Ancient City, located in Shanxi Province, China, is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in the country. Originally built during the Western Zhou Dynasty, it flourished during the Ming and Qing Dynasties as a major financial and trade…

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous defensive structures in history, originally built in the 7th century BC. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Wall symbolizes China's military, political, and cultural evolution. Today, it faces…

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View of the Great Wall of China

Komodo National Park, located in Indonesia, is a UNESCO World Heritage site established in 1980 to protect the endangered Komodo dragon and the park is home to approximately 5,700 Komodo dragons and over 1,000 species of tropical fish (UNESCO World…

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Image of Angkor Wat

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Image of Angkor Wat

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Image of Angkor Wat

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Image of Angkor Wat

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Image of Angkor Wat

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Image of the Sagrada Familia

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The Sagrada Familia is the most famous project by Gaudi, has been under construction since 1882 and is the most visited landmark in Spain and was deemed a World Heritage site in 2005 UNESCO World Heritage Centre (2013). The Sagrada Familia combines…

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Angkor Wat is situated in Siem Reap, Cambodia and is made up of 12 main temples which are the remains of the Khmer Empire of the 9th to 15th century and is the largest religious monument in the world which was originally a hindu temple (Patricija,…

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The Scottish government’s commitment to preserving both cultural and natural heritage has created an environment that resonates with artistic expression, inspiring musicians and artists worldwide. As a result, Jay Chou’s fans have developed a deep…

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The nature and value of ‘Sheep Dolly’ heritage In China, the middle school education curriculum includes Dolly, the world’s first cloned sheep, in its textbooks. This means that all Chinese students learn about Dolly, admire the Roslin Institute in…

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The nature and value of ‘Sheep Dolly’ heritage In China, the middle school education curriculum includes Dolly, the world’s first cloned sheep, in its textbooks. This means that all Chinese students learn about Dolly, admire the Roslin Institute in…

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The nature and value of ‘Olive Trees’ heritage: Van Gogh’s Olive Trees belongs to a series of paintings, with this piece housed in the National Gallery of Scotland. As a tangible cultural heritage asset, it continues to inspire artists who study Van…

Neon Signs in Hong Kong - an increasingly lost part of history

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The use of neon signs as an advertising method for shops increased post-war in the 1950s, alongside a boom in incoming migration and setting up of shops and stores. As business owners typically planned for their businesses to be passed on through…

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Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World heritage site in Indonesia which in 1980 was created by the Indonesian government in order to protect the komodo dragon (UNESCO World Heritage Centre, 2010). Komodo national park has over 1,000 species of…

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Poland's largest open-air folk museum. Abandoned buildings from various cultures across Poland were moved to the open-air museum in Sanok and renovated to keep displaced culture alive after the First and Second World Wars.

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Painting inspired by peacock, elephant

This museum contains the tomb of the first emperor of China Qin Shi Huang, which also has the collection of the Terracotta Army, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Terracotta Army is a piece of immovable tangible cultural heritage located in Xi'an,…

The Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland, covering approximately 17 million hectares across Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. It is a globally important ecosystem, home to an extraordinary diversity of species, including jaguars, capybaras,…

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Van Gogh’s Olive Trees belongs to a series of paintings, with this piece housed in the National Gallery of Scotland. As a tangible cultural heritage asset, it continues to inspire artists who study Van Gogh’s life, artistic spirit, and techniques to…
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