Heritage

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the repatriation and reburial of 63 Khoi and San remains near Steinkopf in the Northern Cape restores dignity to those unethically exhumed and treated as scientific objects. The ceremony took place on Monday, with remains previously held at the Glasgow Museum in Scotland and in Cape Town.

March 03, 2026 Reported by AI

Interior designer Edward Bulmer has collaborated with Chatsworth House's Laura Burlington on a new 24-colour paint range. The collection draws inspiration from the historic estate's rooms and features. It marks the largest expansion to Bulmer's natural paint line in 13 years.

The water level in Maharashtra's Lonar lake has risen by four metres since 2022, endangering its unique alkaline ecology and submerging ancient temples. This development prompted the Bombay High Court to take suo motu notice in late January. Experts attribute the rise to human-made water structures and heavy monsoons.

January 30, 2026 Reported by AI

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has informed the Bombay High Court that Savarkar Sadan, the former residence of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, cannot be declared a centrally protected monument of national importance as it is less than 100 years old. The ASI suggested it could be protected at the state level instead. This statement came in an affidavit responding to a public interest litigation aimed at preventing the building's demolition.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated PhD Margarita Ruiz for receiving the 2025 National Cultural Heritage Award, praising her work in preserving the nation's artistic memory. In a social media message, the leader described her as a 'living memory' vital to defending Cuba's cultural heritage.

December 30, 2025 Reported by AI

The 2026 edition of the Blacks and Whites Carnival in Pasto will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Flower Parade, a foundational milestone of the festival. This tribute aims to restore respect for traditions and safeguard the heritage for future generations, as stated by Corpocarnaval's manager. Scheduled from January 2 to 7, the event will blend historical memory with modern innovations.