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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…

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…

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…

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

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

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…

Neon Sign in Hong Kong

Neon Sign in Hong Kong

Neon Sign in Hong Kong

Neon Sign in Hong Kong

Neon Sign in Hong Kong

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…

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…

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.

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,…

The Colloseum is a World Heritage site, one of the most important buildings from the Roman era

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…

he proud guardian of two of Scotland’s best-loved museums: Discovery Point and Verdant Works. Together, we spark curiosity in heritage, science, and discovery. Our museums have inspired of millions of people around the globe since the Royal…

The gallery houses Scotland's national collection of fine art, spanning Scottish and international art from the beginning of the Renaissance up to the start of the 20th century.

The gallery houses Scotland's national collection of fine art, spanning Scottish and international art from the beginning of the Renaissance up to the start of the 20th century.

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School of computer science in University of St Andrews main building.

An online exhibition of the China National Silk Museum.

An online exhibition of the China National Silk Museum.

Supermodel Liu Wen wears Li ethnic clothing in a fashion shoot for Wallpaper magazine.

In Hainan Province, China, an ancient ethnic group called Li, also known as Hlai, communicates through their language without characters. Li women have recorded their culture's history and legends through textile patterns, and have developed a…

A Li womn is Making the Li Textiles.

The traditional Li textile techniques of spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering are employed by women of the Li ethnic group of Hainan Province, China, to make cotton, hemp and other fibres into clothing and other daily necessities. The…

Sericulture and silk craftsmanship of China, centred in Zhejiang and Jiangsu Provinces, have a long history and have profoundly impacted global trade, culture, and fashion across the ages.  This legacy shows the process of silk-making, which…

The Palace Museum in Beijing, located in the center of Beijing, China, is one of the largest palace complexes in the world, also known as the Forbidden City. It was the imperial palace of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties and has a history…

The Palace Museum in Beijing, located in the center of Beijing, China, is one of the largest palace complexes in the world, also known as the Forbidden City. It was the imperial palace of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties and has a history…

The Site Of Palmyra The ancient city of Palmyra, located in central Syria, is an archaeological site full of historical charm. The city was an important hub of ancient trade and cultural exchange, connecting the Roman and Persian empires. Palmyra is…

The Site Of Palmyra The ancient city of Palmyra, located in central Syria, is an archaeological site full of historical charm. The city was an important hub of ancient trade and cultural exchange, connecting the Roman and Persian empires. Palmyra is…

photo of The Thai Mahal

The Thai Mahal The Taj Mahal, situated in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India, commenced construction in 1632 and was completed over a 16-year period. Its construction involved painters, calligraphers, sculptors, and numerous craftsmen from the…

The Thai Mahal The Taj Mahal, situated in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India, commenced construction in 1632 and was completed over a 16-year period. Its construction involved painters, calligraphers, sculptors, and numerous craftsmen from the…

The video demonstrates how this vlogger made a set of winter bedding from double-cocoon silk for her granny.

Five color pond in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

The Taj Mahal is located in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. It was first built in 1632 and took 16 years to complete. Painters, calligraphers, sculptors and many imperial craftsmen participated in its construction.

The Taj Mahal is located in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. It was first built in 1632 and took 16 years to complete. Painters, calligraphers, sculptors and many imperial craftsmen participated in its construction.

The Taj Mahal is located in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. It was first built in 1632 and took 16 years to complete. Painters, calligraphers, sculptors and many imperial craftsmen participated in its construction.

The Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, is a World Biosphere Reserve known for its exceptional natural beauty and rich ecosystem. It is home…

This video, which introduces the rich natural landscapes and diverse ecosystems of the Jiuzhaigou Valley, has been specially edited and adapted by UNESCO for the NHK World Heritage 100 Series.

Iron Flower Show (Da Tie Hua) is a traditional Chinese folk firework performance that started in the Northern Song dynasty, flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and has a history of over a thousand years. Today, it's mainly popular in Hebei…

Iron Flower Show (Da Tie Hua) is a traditional Chinese folk firework performance that started in the Northern Song dynasty, flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and has a history of over a thousand years. Today, it's mainly popular in Hebei…