Tag: Cultural Heritage
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Experts Urge Cautious AI Adoption to Protect Africa’s Cultural Heritage
Balancing Innovation with Identity As Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly influences education and cultural preservation, regional education experts are urging Africa to pursue AI adoption with a measured approach. The goal is clear: harness AI’s benefits for learning and development without compromising Africa’s rich cultural and intellectual heritage. A two-day regional workshop on Open Educational Resources…
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Experts Urge Cautious AI Adoption to Safeguard Africa’s Cultural Heritage
Introduction: Balancing Innovation with Cultural Preservation As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies reshape education and knowledge sharing, experts warn that Africa’s rich cultural and intellectual heritage must guide how AI is adopted. A two-day regional workshop, centered on Open Educational Resources (OER), brought together educators, policymakers, and technologists who emphasized that AI should augment learning without…
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Tumba Madžari Great Mother: The Boxy Goddess Protecting North Macedonia’s Stone Age Homes
Unveiling a Stone Age Icon The Great Mother of Tumba Madžari stands as one of the most intriguing prehistoric sculptures ever found in the Balkans. Discovered in 1981 in the North Macedonian village of Tumba Madžari, this 7,800-year-old clay figurine offers a rare glimpse into the symbolic and daily life of early communities. While many…
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Tumba Madžari Great Mother: The Cube-Shaped Goddess of North Macedonia
Unearthing a Cube-Shaped Icon: The Great Mother In 1981, archaeologists uncovered a remarkable clay sculpture in the North Macedonian village of Tumba Madžari. Known as the Great Mother, this figurine dates back about 7,800 years and sheds light on how early communities in the Balkans imagined protection and domestic life. What makes the Great Mother…
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Stop Using Azonto as an Insult: A Call for National Pride in Ghana’s Music
Raising the Alarm: From Insults to Identity Ghana’s music scene has long celebrated its regional flavors, with Azonto—a dynamic subgenre of Hiplife—playing a pivotal role in shaping the country’s sonic identity. Recently, rapper Kofi Mole urged fans and critics alike to stop using Azonto as a dismissive label for music deemed irrelevant or outdated. Speaking…
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The Herefordshire Town That Stole the Spotlight in Hamnet
The Real Star: A Herefordshire Town When the cameras rolled for Hamnet, the film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel, the quiet town of Herefordshire quietly stepped into the limelight. Far from the studio sets and spectacle of big-city productions, this rural corner of England provided the authentic backdrop that director John Crowley sought: winding…
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Italy’s New Nun-Mapped Pilgrim Trail
Italy’s New Nun-Mapped Pilgrim Trail: A Quiet Response to Overtourism As popular routes buckle under crowds, a lineage of resurrected paths—guided by nuns and rooted in Benedictine history—offers a different kind of travel through Italy. These nun-led pilgrim trails wander through forgotten landscapes where medieval monasticism once shaped Europe’s spiritual and cultural map. In each…
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David Bowie’s Childhood Home Opens to Public After 1960s Restoration
David Bowie’s Childhood Home Reopens to Public After a Lively 1960s Restoration The house where David Bowie spent his formative years is set to welcome visitors once again, following a meticulous restoration that bridges the 1960s charm with today’s cultural curiosity. By the end of 2027, fans and scholars alike will be able to step…
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Brisbane Tug of War: Strength, Strategy, and a Community Keeping an Ancient Sport Alive
Rallying for an Ancient Sport in Brisbane On a quiet Sunday morning behind a Sikh temple in Brisbane’s northern suburbs, a group of athletes gathers for a sport with roots that stretch back through centuries. The Brisbane Bulldogs tug of war team is more than a weekly workout; it’s a living link to a tradition…
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A Malaysian Woman’s Walk: Crossing Europe on the Via Francigena
What is the Via Francigena? The Via Francigena is one of Europe’s oldest and most storied pilgrimage routes. Stretching over roughly 2,000 kilometers, it follows historic paths once frequented by merchants, pilgrims, and travelers moving between northern Europe and the heart of Italy. Originating from the Roman era and evolving through centuries of trade and…