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What does the phrase, “education should be a right, not a privilege” mean to you? If you believe that access to education is not a privilege, but a right as is the human rights law guarantees, then, why are  61 million children not in school, and most of them girls? Educating children no matter where they are is one of the biggest factors toward ending extreme poverty. Education is not a privilege. It is, in fact, a human right. Education as a human right means: the right to education is legally guaranteed for all, without any discrimination; simply, there is an obligation to protect, respect, and fulfill the right to education.  Just to share some background: International human rights law guarantees this right. The Universal Declaration on Human Rights was adopted in 1948, in Article 26: 'everyone has the right to education'. Since then, the right to education has been widely recognized and developed by a number of international normative instruments elaborated by the United Nations, including the UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education (1960, CADE), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966, CESCR), and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989, CRC). The right to education has also been reaffirmed in other treaties covering specific groups (women and girls, persons with disabilities, migrants, refugees, Indigenous Peoples, etc.) and contexts (education during armed conflicts). It has also been incorporated into various regional treaties and enshrined as a right in the vast majority of national constitutions. What I find so interesting is that, there are laws to protect the right to education although, we are often globally failing to fulfill this right, but there are no laws to protect the kind of education offered. In some cases, as in the U.S. there was an attempt in 2001 with the No Child Left Behind Act, signed into federal law in 2002, aimed at improving primary and secondary education which in many cases reduced rich curricula into rote standards where schools were evaluated. This changed slightly in 2015 where states had more leeway in determining their evaluative criteria, but it certainly didn't address the issue of quality. There still remains a huge divide in the US with the quality of education. We know girls suffer more statistically in terms of their access to learning that aids in their potential to both better themselves and their communities. I have always believed that it is far better to have an educated society as it creates good competition and offers the likelihood that individuals will be self-sustaining and will then improve the larger collective. Girls DO MATTER and that became the charge of an incredible organization, Girls Matter as well as a friendship between the three Founders Melissa Deally, Malcolm Trevena and Megin Alverez that brought that dream to reality in 2017. Girls Matter, celebrates girls by increasing their access which includes financial support to high school and post secondary education in developing countries; their vision is to support the education of girls in these countries which will in turn, increase the respect, visibility, and equality for girls in their communities. Their 3 key program areas: Educate girls to complete high school. In select cases, consider educating girls to complete University. Support girls to attend classes all year long, by providing menstrual pads (currently they regularly miss 1 week of classes per month without this support). Through education, reduce the number of teenage marriages & teenage Moms A child born to a literate mother is 50% more likely to survive past the age of five. Educated mothers are more than twice as likely to send their children to school, ensuring that her own girls are educated, creating a positive ripple effect for generations to come A girl with an extra year of education can earn 20% more as an adult. Educating Girls Will Break the Poverty Cycle! As a recipient,  Evelyn Kawola who graduated from fashion & design school shared: “Your support has pushed me to another level, I can see my future is going to be good. Girls Matter has really changed my life, taking me from being illiterate to literate.” Their holistic approach supports the girls and their communities in both Uganda and Kenya:  Their motto is: Breaking the Poverty Cycle 1 Girl, 1 Family, 1 Village at a time! In developing countries, education comes at a cost. Families are caught in a quandary, torn between investing in schooling and affording essential needs. When affording necessities becomes a challenge, daughters are often married off, passing the responsibility of feeding them to a man they don't know or love. In a single year, an estimated 150 million girls are victims of sexual violence. 14 million girls under 18 will be married this year, 38 thousand today; 13 girls in the last 30 secondThe #1 cause of death for girls 15-19 is childbirth. For more information, check out their website: https://girlsmatter.ca/      

This Day in Legal History: King Tut's Tomb OpenedOn this day in legal history, February 16, 1923, the opening of King Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter not only captivated the world with its historical and archaeological significance but also set the stage for a series of legal debates and regulations concerning the protection of cultural heritage. This event underscored the importance of laws governing archaeological excavations, the ownership of antiquities, and the ethical considerations of cultural patrimony. The discovery highlighted the legal complexities surrounding the removal of artifacts from their country of origin and the international trade in antiquities, which often involves issues of colonial history and national sovereignty.The opening of King Tutankhamun's tomb brought to light the need for comprehensive legal frameworks to protect ancient sites and artifacts from looting and illegal trafficking. It prompted countries around the world to reassess and strengthen their laws on cultural heritage protection. This event also played a significant role in the development of conventions and treaties aimed at the preservation and return of cultural properties to their rightful owners or countries, influencing key legal instruments such as the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export, and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property.Furthermore, the fascination with Tutankhamun's tomb raised ethical questions about the treatment of human remains and the respect due to ancient cultures, contributing to the evolution of ethical standards in archaeology and museology. The legal implications of Carter's discovery continue to resonate in contemporary debates over the repatriation of cultural artifacts and the responsibility of museums and collectors to ensure that their collections are ethically acquired and legally compliant.In essence, the opening of King Tutankhamun's tomb on this day in 1923 not only unveiled the treasures of ancient Egypt but also catalyzed significant legal and ethical advancements in the stewardship of cultural heritage. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and responsibilities faced by the international community in safeguarding the legacies of our shared human history.The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to proceed with a $2.46 billion settlement for abuse claims, despite a pending review by the court on a related legal issue from the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. A group of 144 abuse victims is challenging the settlement, arguing it unjustly prevents them from suing non-bankrupt entities like churches and insurers associated with the Boy Scouts. The Supreme Court's decision in the Purdue Pharma case, which involves the potential immunity of the Sackler family for opioid-related lawsuits in exchange for a settlement, could influence the BSA's situation. The BSA contends that halting their settlement, already in effect and distributing funds to victims, would severely disrupt their operations and mission. The organization emerged from bankruptcy in April 2023, with the settlement aiming to compensate abuse victims with amounts ranging from $3,500 to $2.7 million. The BSA's plea emphasizes the distinct nature of their case compared to Purdue Pharma's and warns against the detrimental effects of unwinding the settlement plan.Boy Scouts org urges Supreme Court not to stop $2.4 bln abuse settlement | ReutersOver the past nine months, Saudi Arabia has attracted at least 30 multinational law firms, marking a significant influx into a new legal market, thanks to the kingdom's decision to allow foreign law firms to operate independently without local partners. This shift represents a major opportunity in a wealthy, oil-rich nation, especially as it coincides with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's efforts to modernize the economy and diversify beyond oil, through the Vision 2030 plan supported by a $700 billion sovereign wealth fund. The fund has initiated numerous large-scale infrastructure projects, offering unique legal challenges and opportunities, from city-building to drafting complex international contracts. However, the allure of this burgeoning market is tempered by concerns over Saudi Arabia's human rights record, complicating recruitment efforts for firms based in countries with more progressive stances on issues such as women's rights and LGBTQ+ rights. Despite these challenges, law firms are mandated to staff their offices with at least 70% Saudi nationals, creating a high demand for local legal talent and a competitive hiring environment. Firms must navigate the nuances of Islamic Law (Sharia), with some opting to draft documents in English or US law to circumvent local legal complexities, though this approach is not without its pitfalls. The legal landscape in Saudi Arabia is rapidly evolving to align more closely with international standards, particularly in areas like commercial arbitration. This rapid development offers a promising future for ambitious Saudi lawyers and presents foreign law firms with the task of integrating into a legal system that is swiftly adapting to meet global benchmarks, all while navigating the ethical considerations of operating within a jurisdiction with notable human rights concerns.Saudi Arabia Lures Big Law Firms to Lucrative New Legal MarketA New York state judge is poised to make a significant ruling in a $370 million civil fraud case against former U.S. President Donald Trump, accused of exaggerating his net worth to secure favorable loan terms from bankers. This lawsuit, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges Trump and his business operations inflated his worth by up to $3.6 billion annually over a decade, a claim Trump refutes as a political attack. The potential consequences for Trump include not just a hefty financial penalty but also a permanent ban from New York's real estate sector, severely restricting his business activities within the state. Additionally, James seeks to impose a five-year ban on Trump's adult sons, Don Jr. and Eric, who are co-defendants.In September, Justice Arthur Engoron found Trump guilty of fraud, mandating a partial dissolution of his business empire, the full impact of which remains uncertain as Trump appeals the decision. The forthcoming ruling, expected after a tumultuous three-month trial, could significantly impact Trump's business dealings and his political ambitions, including his campaign for the Republican nomination to contest against President Joe Biden.Throughout the trial, Trump's testimony acknowledged some inaccuracies in property valuations but shifted responsibility to the banks for their due diligence. He leveraged court appearances for political momentum, vehemently criticizing his adversaries for allegedly using the legal system against him. Despite these legal entanglements, including four criminal indictments related to various charges from hush money payments to mishandling classified documents and attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, Trump maintains his innocence and continues his bid for the Republican nomination.Judge set to rule in Trump's $370 million civil fraud case | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Frédéric Chopin and brought to us thanks to Aya Higuchi, a teacher of piano at the University of Michigan.Frédéric Chopin, born in 1810 in Poland, is one of the most revered composers and pianists of the Romantic era, celebrated for his profound influence on the world of music, particularly piano composition. Chopin's unique style combines delicate melody with intricate technical demands, making his works a staple of the pianistic repertoire. Among his extensive catalog, the Nocturnes hold a special place, showcasing his innovative approach to the piano as a solo instrument capable of expressing a wide range of emotions and colors.The Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9, No. 2, is one of Chopin's most famous pieces, epitomizing the essence of the Nocturne form— a musical composition that is suggestive of the night. Composed in 1830-1831, this piece is celebrated for its lyrical melody, expressive depth, and serene character. The Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2, is marked by a graceful, singing melody in the right hand, over a flowing accompaniment in the left, creating a harmonious and dreamlike atmosphere.This work exemplifies Chopin's masterful use of the piano to convey emotion, with its subtle nuances, delicate phrasing, and dynamic contrasts. It is a piece that demands both technical precision and emotional sensitivity from the performer, balancing the expressive melody with the underlying accompaniment to create a cohesive and moving musical experience.Chopin's Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2, has become a beloved piece in the classical music repertoire, frequently performed in concert halls and recorded by countless artists. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Chopin's genius in crafting music that speaks directly to the human spirit, transcending time and cultural boundaries.Through pieces like the Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2, Chopin has left an indelible mark on the world of music, continuing to inspire both performers and listeners with his poetic expressiveness and innovative piano technique. This Nocturne, with its beautiful melodies and emotional depth, remains a shining example of Chopin's ability to transform the piano into a voice that speaks of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.Without further ado, Chopin's Nocturne opus 9 number 2.  Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Matt Besko, Executive Director of Alberta's Hunting and Fishing Branch along with Dr. Lee Foote, retired ecology scientist join Mark and Curtis to wrestle with a really tough question – should hunting be deemed a cultural heritage that is legally protected? The discussion is based on a research paper from Poland that uses the five tests of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage to assess the intangible elements of the Polish hunting model. Topics discussed in this episode include hunting skills and knowledge as an intangible cultural heritage in Canada, the significance of intergenerational hunting knowledge and skills for nature protection and conservation, and whether hunting skills and practices in Canada deserve, or already have, legal protection as a cultural practice that result in tangible benefits to Canada's natural heritage. Matt and Lee always dig into topics with the highest level of critical thought and humor which in turn create a fun and engaging conversation.    Brought to you by Community-Minded Cranbrook Toyota Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, a trained Egyptologist and Archaeologist looks into part 2 of the Curse of King Tut's Tomb, from 2006. This episode looks into the background information on the film and the historical accuracy. Finally, the film is reviewed and given a rating out of ten.Email: Mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyBooth, C. (2007). The Boy Behind the Mask: Meeting the Real Tutankhamun. Oneworld Publications.Brier, B., & Wade, R. S. (2001). Surgical procedures during ancient Egyptian mummification. Chungara: Revista de Antropología Chilena, 33(1), 117-123.Clark, R. (2016). Tomb Security in Ancient Egypt from the Predynastic to the Pyramid Age. Archaeopress Publishing Ltd.Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.IMDB. (2023). The Curse of King Tut's Tomb. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_homeMarill, A. H. (2010). Movies Made for Television: 2005-2009. Scarecrow Press.O'Keefe P, J. (2007). Commentary on the 1970 UNESCO Convention (2nd edition). Leicester: Institute of art and law.Rotten Tomatoes (2023). The Curse of King Tut's Tomb. Retrieved from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/Theban Mapping Project. (2023). KV6. Retrieved from https://thebanmappingproject.com/valley-kings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, an Egyptologist looks into the Lot 249 story from the Tales of the Darkside movie. This story is based on the Author Conan Doyle story of the same name, and focuses on a university student raising a mummy from the dead to do his evil bidding.Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyBrier, B., & Wade, R. S. (2001). Surgical procedures during ancient Egyptian mummification. Chungara: Revista de Antropología Chilena, 33(1), 117-123.Germer, R. (1993). Ancient Egyptian pharmaceutical plants and the eastern Mediterranean. In The healing past (pp. 69-80). Brill.Hepper, F. N. (2009). Pharaoh's flowers: the botanical treasures of Tutankhamun. KWS Publishers.Ikram, S. (2015). Death and burial in ancient Egypt. American University in Cairo Press.O'Keefe P, J. (2007). Commentary on the 1970 UNESCO Convention (2nd edition). Leicester: Institute of art and law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mummy from 1959, is the first Mummy Movie produced by Hammer Horror Productions, and has a cast containing iconic actors such as Christopher Lee, Michael Ripper and Peter Cushing. This episode is researched and presented by a trained Egyptologist, who will talk about the second half of the film.Bibliography Ikram, S. (2003). Death and burial in Ancient Egypt. Cairo: The American University in Cairo Press.Hearn, M., & Barnes, A. (2007). The Hammer story: The authorised history of Hammer films. Titan Books.Kerset, M, M, and Kletter, R. (2006). Heritage for sale? A case study from Israel. Journal of field archaeology, Vol 31. 317-327.O'Keefe P, J. (2007). Commentary on the 1970 UNESCO Convention (2nd edition). Leicester: Institute of art and law.Redford, D, B. (2001). The Egyptian King's List. In Bleiberg, E, Foster J, L, Freed R, E, Kadish G, E, Leprohon R, J, and Silvermann D, P, (Eds), The Oxford encyclopaedia of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Oxford University Press.Robins, G. (1999). Hair and the construction of identity in Ancient Egypt c 1480-1350 BC. Journal of American research center in Egypt, Vol 36. 55-69.Trigger, B. G., Kemp, B. J., O'Connor, D., & Lloyd, A. B. (1983). Ancient Egypt: a social history. Cambridge University Press.Velde, H, T. (2007). Human sacrifice in Ancient Egypt. Bremmer J, N (Eds), The strange world of human sacrifice (PP127-135). Paris: Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mummy from 1959, is the first Mummy Movie produced by Hammer Horror Productions, and has a cast containing iconic actors such as Christopher Lee, Michael Ripper and Peter Cushing. This episode is researched and presented by a trained Egyptologist, who will talk about the first half of the film.Bibliography Ikram, S. (2003). Death and burial in Ancient Egypt. Cairo: The American University in Cairo Press.Hearn, M., & Barnes, A. (2007). The Hammer story: The authorised history of Hammer films. Titan Books.Kerset, M, M, and Kletter, R. (2006). Heritage for sale? A case study from Israel. Journal of field archaeology, Vol 31. 317-327.O'Keefe P, J. (2007). Commentary on the 1970 UNESCO Convention (2nd edition). Leicester: Institute of art and law.Redford, D, B. (2001). The Egyptian King's List. In Bleiberg, E, Foster J, L, Freed R, E, Kadish G, E, Leprohon R, J, and Silvermann D, P, (Eds), The Oxford encyclopaedia of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Oxford University Press.Robins, G. (1999). Hair and the construction of identity in Ancient Egypt c 1480-1350 BC. Journal of American research center in Egypt, Vol 36. 55-69.Trigger, B. G., Kemp, B. J., O'Connor, D., & Lloyd, A. B. (1983). Ancient Egypt: a social history. Cambridge University Press.Velde, H, T. (2007). Human sacrifice in Ancient Egypt. Bremmer J, N (Eds), The strange world of human sacrifice (PP127-135). Paris: Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1998, the Belitung, a ninth-century western Indian Ocean–style vessel, was discovered in Indonesian waters. Onboard was a full cargo load, likely intended for the Middle Eastern market, of over 60,000 Chinese Tang-dynasty ceramics, gold, and other precious objects. It is one of the most significant shipwreck discoveries of recent times, revealing the global scale of ancient commercial endeavors and the centrality of the ocean within the Silk Road story. But this shipwreck also has a modern tale to tell, of how nation-states appropriate the remnants of the past for their own purposes, and of the international debates about who owns—and is responsible for—shared heritage. The commercial salvage of objects from the Belitung, and their subsequent sale to Singapore, contravened the principles of the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage and prompted international condemnation. The resulting controversy continues to reverberate in academic and curatorial circles. Major museums refused to host international traveling exhibitions of the collection, and some archaeologists announced they would rather see the objects thrown back in the sea than ever go on display. Shipwrecks are anchored in the public imagination, their stories of treasure and tragedy told in museums, cinema, and song. At the same time, they are sites of scholarly inquiry, a means by which maritime archaeologists interrogate the past through its material remains. Every shipwreck is an accidental time capsule, replete with the sunken stories of those on board, of the personal and commercial objects that went down with the vessel, and of an unfinished journey. In this moving and thought-provoking reflection of underwater cultural heritage management, Natali Pearson reveals valuable new information about the Belitung salvage, obtained firsthand from the salvagers, and the intricacies in the many conflicts and relationships that developed. In tracing the Belitung's lives and afterlives, Belitung: The Afterlives of a Shipwreck (U Hawaii Press, 2022) shifts our thinking about shipwrecks beyond popular tropes of romance, pirates, and treasure, and toward an understanding of how the relationships between sites, objects, and people shape the stories we tell of the past in the present. Like this interview? If so, you might also be interested in: Elisabeth Kramer, The Candidate's Dilemma: Anticorruptionism and Money Politics in Indonesian Election Campaigns Edward Aspinall and Ward Berenschot, Democracy for Sale: Elections, Clientelism, and the State in Indonesia Professor Michele Ford is the Director of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, a university-wide multidisciplinary center at the University of Sydney, Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

In 1998, the Belitung, a ninth-century western Indian Ocean–style vessel, was discovered in Indonesian waters. Onboard was a full cargo load, likely intended for the Middle Eastern market, of over 60,000 Chinese Tang-dynasty ceramics, gold, and other precious objects. It is one of the most significant shipwreck discoveries of recent times, revealing the global scale of ancient commercial endeavors and the centrality of the ocean within the Silk Road story. But this shipwreck also has a modern tale to tell, of how nation-states appropriate the remnants of the past for their own purposes, and of the international debates about who owns—and is responsible for—shared heritage. The commercial salvage of objects from the Belitung, and their subsequent sale to Singapore, contravened the principles of the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage and prompted international condemnation. The resulting controversy continues to reverberate in academic and curatorial circles. Major museums refused to host international traveling exhibitions of the collection, and some archaeologists announced they would rather see the objects thrown back in the sea than ever go on display. Shipwrecks are anchored in the public imagination, their stories of treasure and tragedy told in museums, cinema, and song. At the same time, they are sites of scholarly inquiry, a means by which maritime archaeologists interrogate the past through its material remains. Every shipwreck is an accidental time capsule, replete with the sunken stories of those on board, of the personal and commercial objects that went down with the vessel, and of an unfinished journey. In this moving and thought-provoking reflection of underwater cultural heritage management, Natali Pearson reveals valuable new information about the Belitung salvage, obtained firsthand from the salvagers, and the intricacies in the many conflicts and relationships that developed. In tracing the Belitung's lives and afterlives, Belitung: The Afterlives of a Shipwreck (U Hawaii Press, 2022) shifts our thinking about shipwrecks beyond popular tropes of romance, pirates, and treasure, and toward an understanding of how the relationships between sites, objects, and people shape the stories we tell of the past in the present. Like this interview? If so, you might also be interested in: Elisabeth Kramer, The Candidate's Dilemma: Anticorruptionism and Money Politics in Indonesian Election Campaigns Edward Aspinall and Ward Berenschot, Democracy for Sale: Elections, Clientelism, and the State in Indonesia Professor Michele Ford is the Director of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, a university-wide multidisciplinary center at the University of Sydney, Australia. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

In 1998, the Belitung, a ninth-century western Indian Ocean–style vessel, was discovered in Indonesian waters. Onboard was a full cargo load, likely intended for the Middle Eastern market, of over 60,000 Chinese Tang-dynasty ceramics, gold, and other precious objects. It is one of the most significant shipwreck discoveries of recent times, revealing the global scale of ancient commercial endeavors and the centrality of the ocean within the Silk Road story. But this shipwreck also has a modern tale to tell, of how nation-states appropriate the remnants of the past for their own purposes, and of the international debates about who owns—and is responsible for—shared heritage. The commercial salvage of objects from the Belitung, and their subsequent sale to Singapore, contravened the principles of the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage and prompted international condemnation. The resulting controversy continues to reverberate in academic and curatorial circles. Major museums refused to host international traveling exhibitions of the collection, and some archaeologists announced they would rather see the objects thrown back in the sea than ever go on display. Shipwrecks are anchored in the public imagination, their stories of treasure and tragedy told in museums, cinema, and song. At the same time, they are sites of scholarly inquiry, a means by which maritime archaeologists interrogate the past through its material remains. Every shipwreck is an accidental time capsule, replete with the sunken stories of those on board, of the personal and commercial objects that went down with the vessel, and of an unfinished journey. In this moving and thought-provoking reflection of underwater cultural heritage management, Natali Pearson reveals valuable new information about the Belitung salvage, obtained firsthand from the salvagers, and the intricacies in the many conflicts and relationships that developed. In tracing the Belitung's lives and afterlives, Belitung: The Afterlives of a Shipwreck (U Hawaii Press, 2022) shifts our thinking about shipwrecks beyond popular tropes of romance, pirates, and treasure, and toward an understanding of how the relationships between sites, objects, and people shape the stories we tell of the past in the present. Like this interview? If so, you might also be interested in: Elisabeth Kramer, The Candidate's Dilemma: Anticorruptionism and Money Politics in Indonesian Election Campaigns Edward Aspinall and Ward Berenschot, Democracy for Sale: Elections, Clientelism, and the State in Indonesia Professor Michele Ford is the Director of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, a university-wide multidisciplinary center at the University of Sydney, Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/archaeology

In 1998, the Belitung, a ninth-century western Indian Ocean–style vessel, was discovered in Indonesian waters. Onboard was a full cargo load, likely intended for the Middle Eastern market, of over 60,000 Chinese Tang-dynasty ceramics, gold, and other precious objects. It is one of the most significant shipwreck discoveries of recent times, revealing the global scale of ancient commercial endeavors and the centrality of the ocean within the Silk Road story. But this shipwreck also has a modern tale to tell, of how nation-states appropriate the remnants of the past for their own purposes, and of the international debates about who owns—and is responsible for—shared heritage. The commercial salvage of objects from the Belitung, and their subsequent sale to Singapore, contravened the principles of the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage and prompted international condemnation. The resulting controversy continues to reverberate in academic and curatorial circles. Major museums refused to host international traveling exhibitions of the collection, and some archaeologists announced they would rather see the objects thrown back in the sea than ever go on display. Shipwrecks are anchored in the public imagination, their stories of treasure and tragedy told in museums, cinema, and song. At the same time, they are sites of scholarly inquiry, a means by which maritime archaeologists interrogate the past through its material remains. Every shipwreck is an accidental time capsule, replete with the sunken stories of those on board, of the personal and commercial objects that went down with the vessel, and of an unfinished journey. In this moving and thought-provoking reflection of underwater cultural heritage management, Natali Pearson reveals valuable new information about the Belitung salvage, obtained firsthand from the salvagers, and the intricacies in the many conflicts and relationships that developed. In tracing the Belitung's lives and afterlives, Belitung: The Afterlives of a Shipwreck (U Hawaii Press, 2022) shifts our thinking about shipwrecks beyond popular tropes of romance, pirates, and treasure, and toward an understanding of how the relationships between sites, objects, and people shape the stories we tell of the past in the present. Like this interview? If so, you might also be interested in: Elisabeth Kramer, The Candidate's Dilemma: Anticorruptionism and Money Politics in Indonesian Election Campaigns Edward Aspinall and Ward Berenschot, Democracy for Sale: Elections, Clientelism, and the State in Indonesia Professor Michele Ford is the Director of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, a university-wide multidisciplinary center at the University of Sydney, Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

Post By: Adam Turteltaub Most offices have art all around, generally of the not-so-special, bland, pre-printed poster kind. But many offices will have a few nicer pieces, whether it's an oil painting, sculpture, mixed media work or perhaps some beautiful antiques to add a nice touch or spruce up the executive offices. When you look at them, chances are you aren't thinking of compliance risks, but in some cases you should. In this podcast Katie Steiner, attorney at the law firm Hahn Loeser & Parks, explains that acquiring art can be problematic if handled the wrong way. No organization wants to find out that the art on its walls was stolen, made from an endangered species or is a looted relic. Yet, it does happen. To mitigate this risk she stresses that it is important to do your due diligence on the art. Take the time to make sure that someone is checking the provenance of the piece. An ownership history can provide reassurance that an ownership dispute is not likely to occur in the future, and that the piece is authentic and not a forgery. Also, be mindful of the age of the piece. Generally speaking, newer art has less questions of provenance than older pieces Ancient works of art, particular those made by traditional societies, often with religious meaning, may be subject to import restrictions in the United States. The 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property was adopted by the US. It limits import of objects from countries such as Cambodia and Syria. The State Department website lists several bilateral agreements that are in force. Finally, be mindful of materials from endangered species, such as ivory and tortoise shell. These may be crafted into individual pieces or incorporated into antiques. Either way, it's important to avoid violating any of the rules. The bottom line is that corporate art doesn't have to be limited to mass-produced posters. But, if your organization is investing in art, make sure that they are investing in a compliant manner.

Post By: Adam Turteltaub Most offices have art all around, generally of the not-so-special, bland, pre-printed poster kind. But many offices will have a few nicer pieces, whether it's an oil painting, sculpture, mixed media work or perhaps some beautiful antiques to add a nice touch or spruce up the executive offices. When you look at them, chances are you aren't thinking of compliance risks, but in some cases you should. In this podcast Katie Steiner, attorney at the law firm Hahn Loeser & Parks, explains that acquiring art can be problematic if handled the wrong way. No organization wants to find out that the art on its walls was stolen, made from an endangered species or is a looted relic. Yet, it does happen. To mitigate this risk she stresses that it is important to do your due diligence on the art. Take the time to make sure that someone is checking the provenance of the piece. An ownership history can provide reassurance that an ownership dispute is not likely to occur in the future, and that the piece is authentic and not a forgery. Also, be mindful of the age of the piece. Generally speaking, newer art has less questions of provenance than older pieces Ancient works of art, particular those made by traditional societies, often with religious meaning, may be subject to import restrictions in the United States. The 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property was adopted by the US. It limits import of objects from countries such as Cambodia and Syria. The State Department website lists several bilateral agreements that are in force. Finally, be mindful of materials from endangered species, such as ivory and tortoise shell. These may be crafted into individual pieces or incorporated into antiques. Either way, it's important to avoid violating any of the rules. The bottom line is that corporate art doesn't have to be limited to mass-produced posters. But, if your organization is investing in art, make sure that they are investing in a compliant manner.

Jessica Roda is an anthropologist and ethnomusicologist. She is currently an assistant professor of Jewish Civilization in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.   Her research interests include religion, performing arts, gender, international cultural politics, and transnationalism. She earned Ph.Ds from both Sorbonne University and the University of Montreal respectively, during which she studied the political implications of Sephardic and Arab-Jewish music as well as the Unesco Convention of Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003).   More recently, Dr. Roda began an ethnography of Orthodox Jewish female artistic life in North America. She is working on her second book ''Beyond the Sheitl". Jewish Orthodox Women and Performances in the Digital Age", where she investigates how the artistic performances of ultra-orthodox women act as an agent of social, economic and cultural empowerment within the religious world and as a space challenging gender and religious identities in the context of decolonizing feminism. www.jessicaroda.com     To contact Franciska- franciskakay@gmail.com   I would love to hear what you thought about this episode on my new forum on the SHMUZY app. You can join by clicking here. https://app.shmuzy.com/pe5fqrjB9ab   For full show notes, please visit: www.franciskamusic.com/single-post/jessicaroda

The government of the Netherlands has returned a prehistoric terracotta head sculpture to the Nigerian Embassy in the Netherlands in compliance with the 1970 UNESCO Convention of prohibiting and preventing the illicit import, the export of cultural property.The terracotta head, believed to be from Ile-Ife in Nigeria, was intercepted by Dutch Customs at Schiphol Airport in 2018 in a package addressed to a Dutch national with forged accompanying import documents. Nigerian authorities confirmed the authenticity of the object and formally requested its return.The Embassy of Nigeria in the Hague in a statement signed by Mr. Kabiru Musa, Charge d' Affaires at the Embassy, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, said Mrs. Maryan Hammersma Secretary-General of the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science handed over the terracotta head to the embassy in a ceremony on Nov. 2 in the Hague.Musa said that the handing-over of the Ife terracotta head by the Netherlands was a watershed event in the existing cordial relations between the two friendly countries.He said that both countries reaffirmed their commitment to the provisions of the 1970 UNESCO Convention and also pledged to enhance and strengthen cooperation on cultural matters.“The Ife terracotta head is the first formal return by the Netherlands to a State Party to the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the means of prohibiting and preventing the illicit import, export, and transfer of ownership of cultural property. “The intercepted Terracotta object, which is approximately 16 cm tall, depicts a girl or young woman with her hair tightly braided in several buns.“A bump on the top left-sided of her head possibly represents an amulet braided into her hair. It is clear from the style of the object that it originates from Ife, Nigeria, Musa explained, saying that It is expected to be returned to the country soon.NAN quotes the statement as saying that the artistic and traditional characteristics of the item recovered in the Netherlands, in combination with the patterns on the face, are typical of Ife heads.” Objects of this quality are exceedingly rare”.

This is the second in a short series of podcasts on the UNESCO 2003 Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH).   In this podcast, Karen Culver, an MA student in the Cultural Heritage Studies Programme,  talks to Dr Chiara Botolotto, a Research Associate at the Interdisciplinary Institute of Contemporary Anthropology in Paris; they discuss why some world regions are under-represented in the global list of ICH; role of the community in listing their ICH with UNESCO, and how this listing impacts the community.In the other podcasts in the series Karen looks at how an item of Intangible Cultural Heritage is listed; some of the challenges faced by the 2003 UNESCO Convention; what is the relationship between UNESCO and the community that holds the heritage, and what a community might gain from listing their heritage with UNESCO.

This is the third in a short series of podcasts on the UNESCO 2003 Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH).   In this podcast, Karen Culver, an MA student in the Cultural Heritage Studies Programme, talks to Dr Laszlo Nemes, the Director of the International Kodaly Institute in Hungary and to Dr. Eszter Csonka-Takacs, the Director of the UNESCO Committee in Hungary.   They discuss the process of listing the Kodaly Concept of music preservation and teaching with UNESCO, and what the community of Kodaly Concept music teachers might gain from the listing. In the other podcasts in the series Karen looks at how the 2003 Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage was developed; some of the challenges faced by the 2003 UNESCO Convention; and the relationship between UNESCO and the community that holds the heritage.

In Chinese Heritage in the Making: Experiences, Negotiations, and Contestations (Amsterdam University Press, 2018), edited by Christina Maags and Marina Svensson, gathers authors from a variety of disciplines to examine the growing emphasis on heritage in contemporary China. Since China began its heritage turn in the 1990s, and especially since 2004 when it became the sixth nation to ratify the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Chinese state’s enthusiastic promotion of safeguarding traditions, objects, and sites has empowered communities to carefully engage with the cultural practices. Using an approach that draws from the young discipline of critical heritage studies and featuring chapters examining festivals, museums, architecture and more, this volume shows how attention to the dynamic engagements between local stakeholders, government representatives, and cultural specialists can provide important perspectives on cultural forms in China and beyond. These questions are particularly important both for understanding both culture work in twenty-first China, and in the field of folklore studies. Timothy Thurston is Lecturer in Chinese Studies at the University of Leeds. His research examines language at the nexus of tradition and modernity in China’s Tibet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Chinese Heritage in the Making: Experiences, Negotiations, and Contestations (Amsterdam University Press, 2018), edited by Christina Maags and Marina Svensson, gathers authors from a variety of disciplines to examine the growing emphasis on heritage in contemporary China. Since China began its heritage turn in the 1990s, and especially since 2004 when it became the sixth nation to ratify the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Chinese state’s enthusiastic promotion of safeguarding traditions, objects, and sites has empowered communities to carefully engage with the cultural practices. Using an approach that draws from the young discipline of critical heritage studies and featuring chapters examining festivals, museums, architecture and more, this volume shows how attention to the dynamic engagements between local stakeholders, government representatives, and cultural specialists can provide important perspectives on cultural forms in China and beyond. These questions are particularly important both for understanding both culture work in twenty-first China, and in the field of folklore studies. Timothy Thurston is Lecturer in Chinese Studies at the University of Leeds. His research examines language at the nexus of tradition and modernity in China’s Tibet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Sara, Jeb, and Ken talk about some of the big antiquities laws that are impacting resources around the country. These laws are in the news lately and it's important to know where they came from, what they do, and why they need to stick around for a while. LinksExecutive Order on whitehouse.govhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/26/presidential-executive-order-review-designations-under-antiquities-actAntiquities Act 1906https://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/anti1906.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/fhpl_antiact.pdfhttps://www.nps.gov/archeology/sites/antiquities/index.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/archeology/sites/antiquities/about.htmRichard Wetherillhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_WetherillEdgar Lee Hewetthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Lee_HewettEl Morrohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Morro_National_Monumenthttps://www.nps.gov/elmo/index.htmHistoric Sites Acthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_Sites_Acthttps://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/FHPL_HistSites.pdfhttps://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/hsact35.htmNational Register of Historic Placeshttps://www.nps.gov/nr/https://npgallery.nps.gov/nrhphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Register_of_Historic_PlacesNuclear Biscuithttp://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/315603-of-biscuits-and-footballs-the-perils-of-presidents-andNational Historic Preservation Acthttp://www.achp.gov/nhpa.pdfhttps://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/nhpa1966.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Historic_Preservation_Act_of_1966National Environmental Protection Acthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Environmental_Policy_Acthttps://www.fws.gov/r9esnepa/RelatedLegislativeAuthorities/nepa1969.PDFCultural Resources Managementhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_resources_managementhttps://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/crmarchpodcast/Archaeological Resources Protection Acthttps://www.nps.gov/archeology/tools/laws/arpa.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/fhpl_archrsrcsprot.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeological_Resources_Protection_Act_of_1979UNESCO Conventionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNESCO_Convention_on_the_Means_of_Prohibiting_and_Preventing_the_Illicit_Import,_Export_and_Transfer_of_Ownership_of_Cultural_Propertyhttp://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/illicit-trafficking-of-cultural-property/1970-convention/https://www.anonymousswisscollector.com/http://traffickingculture.org/http://traffickingculture.org/encyclopedia/case-studies/cara-sucia/Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Acthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_American_Graves_Protection_and_Repatriation_Acthttps://www.nps.gov/nagpra/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennewick_Manhttp://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2017/0221/Burial-of-9-000-year-old-Kennewick-Man-lays-to-rest-a-20-year-old-debatehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solutrean_hypothesishttp://archive.archaeology.org/0607/etc/conversations.htmlhttps://www.sfu.ca/ipinch/about/ipinch-people/research-team/dorothy-lippert/https://www.polartrec.com/expeditions/nuvuk-archaeology-studiesMalheur Takeoverhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupation_of_the_Malheur_National_Wildlife_RefugeMyths about National Monumentshttp://www.sltrib.com/home/4762647-155/separating-fact-from-fiction-in-bearshttp://www.grandcanyontrust.org/blog/national-monuments-dont-let-myths-trump-factshttp://www.grandcanyontrust.org/blog/fact-and-fiction-bears-earsContactEmail us at ArchyFantasies@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheoSoup Productionsroduced by Chris Webster and Tristan Boyle

Deemed the modern equivalent of building roads or railways, connecting every person and business to high-speed internet is on the minds of policymakers, advocates, and industry players. Under the leadership of Mr. Jean-Pierre Blais, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (“CRTC”) ruled in December 2016 that broadband internet access is a basic and vital service, thus ensuring that broadband internet joins the ranks of local phone service. The CRTC’s announced reforms will impact over 2 million Canadian households, especially those in remote and isolated areas. The policy aims to ensure that internet download speeds of 50mbps and upload speeds of 10mbps are available to 90% of Canadian homes and business by 2021. Join the Berkman Klein Center and the HLS Canadian Law Student Association as Mr. Blais speaks about broadband, internet, and the future of connectivity in Canada and around the world. About Jean-Pierre Blais Before joining the CRTC, Mr. Blais was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Board Secretariat’s Government Operations Sector. In this capacity, he provided advice on the management oversight and corporate governance of various federal departments, agencies and crown corporations. From 2004 to 2011, he was Assistant Deputy Minister of Cultural Affairs at the Department of Canadian Heritage. While there, he created the Task Force on New Technologies to study the impact of the Internet and digital technologies on Canada’s cultural policies. In addition, he served as Director of the Canadian Television Fund. His responsibilities also included cultural trade policy and international policies and treaties, such as the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression. As the Director of Investment from 2004 to 2011, he reviewed transactions in the cultural sector under the Investment Canada Act and provided advice to the Minister of Canadian Heritage. Mr. Blais also served as Assistant Deputy Minister of International and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Canadian Heritage. He played a pivotal role in the rapid adoption of the UNESCO Anti-Doping Convention and in garnering international support for the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Anti-Doping Code. Moreover, he represented the Government of Canada on the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Bid Corporation. As the CRTC’s Executive Director of Broadcasting from 1999 to 2002, he notably oversaw the development of a licensing framework for new digital pay and specialty services and led reviews of major ownership transactions. He previously was a member of the Legal Directorate, serving as General Counsel, Broadcasting and Senior Counsel. From 1985 to 1991, Mr. Blais was an attorney with the Montreal-based firm Martineau Walker. Mr. Blais holds a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne in Australia, as well as a Bachelor of Civil Law and a Bachelor of Common Law from McGill University. He is a member of the Barreau du Québec and the Law Society of Upper Canada. His term ends on June 17, 2017. For more info on this event visit: https://cyber.harvard.edu/events/luncheons/2017/04/Blais