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The French President, Emmanuel Macron, has promised to commit every available resource to contain the flames from the raging wildfires. In Spain, the prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, has warned of difficult times ahead with temperatures forecast to hit forty Celsius from Tuesday. Also, the United Nations body which fights AIDS has said the world risks a resurgence of ‌the HIV epidemic due to funding cuts. President Trump has told reporters that the US is in "very deep talks with Iran" but that he would be ready for "strong military action" if diplomacy failed. In Kenya, activists launch a high-profile legal case which claims hazardous pesticides and herbicides that are meant to make farming more efficient have been harming people's health. Gianni Infantino, the head of football's world governing body, FIFA, has told critics of his handling of several high-profile controversies at the recent men's World Cup that they had missed the joy and togetherness experienced by millions of fans. And the UN cultural organisation, UNESCO, has unusually awarded World Heritage status to a battle ground: the Normandy beaches used for the D-Day landings in 1944.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: A Military Emergencies Unit (UME) worker carries a hose during a wildfire in San Martin de Valdeiglesias, Madrid, Spain, July 26, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Ana Beltran

A U.S. swamp has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

UNESCO has added China's Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites to the World Heritage List. The inscription brings the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 61.

The U.N. considers naming the Okefenokee a World Heritage site; Elected at age 22, and restricted six months in, the mayor of Stockbridge feels some growing pains; and making a new vehicle look old--but still better--proves a successful recipe for Buford's Vintage Modern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailPhoto: Orin Langelle / Global Justice Ecology ProjectUNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.  It is tasked with the promotion of global peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and information.Yet recent reporting by Survival International focuses on how UNESCO has used its influence to support the forced relocation of the Indigenous Maasai People from their ancestral land in Tanzania.We talk with Survival International researcher Paul Renaut about the model of “fortress conservation,” that is driving forced evictions of Maasai people in Tanzania and how the UNESCO World Heritage status is amplifying that pressure. We trace what these forced relocations look like on the ground, who profits, and why Indigenous land rights are central to real biodiversity protection.In the episode we discuss:• Survival International's campaign to decolonize conservation and expose human rights abuses committed in the name of nature protection• How the “empty nature” myth frames Indigenous people as threats despite long-term stewardship• Violence linked to protected areas including beatings, torture, rape, and armed repression by ranger forces funded by major conservation groups• Maasai displacement history from Serengeti and the ongoing threat across Maasai land tied to tourism and trophy hunting• UNESCO's role through World Heritage designations, “population pressure” language, and legitimizing forced relocation narratives• What “voluntary relocation” can mean in practice including cattle confiscation, arrests, and suspension of vital services• Scientific and cultural arguments for pastoralism as a biodiversity-positive land management system• How carbon credits and offset thinking can shift environmental burdens onto Indigenous communities• Maasai-led resistance through legal work, organizing, mass protests, and direct engagement with international institutionsIf you're enjoying this episode of Breaking Green, please subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts. Consider leaving a review and sharing it with friends and colleagues. You can find the full catalog of previous episodes and sign up to have future episodes delivered straight to your inbox at breakinggreen.org. To learn more about Global Justice Ecology Project, visit GlobalJusticeEcology.org. Breaking Green is made possible by tax-deductible donations by people like you. Please help us lift up the voices of those working to protect forest, defend human rights, and expose all solutions. Simply text GIVE to 716 257 4187.link to the Maasai International Solidarity Alliance's website : https://www.misasolidarity.org/   Support the show

Thinking about visiting Kuranda from Cairns? In this episode we share our experience riding the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the World Heritage-listed rainforest, exploring Kuranda's colourful rainforest markets and returning on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. This is one of our favourite day trips from Cairns. We cover what to expect, the best viewpoints, Barron Falls, practical tips and why this remains one of the most popular day trips in Far North Queensland. To find out more and see all the pics from this episode click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/149/kuranda

John Seed (Deep Ecology OG, global rainforest steward) says we can't save the world. And that the planetary crisis is not a failure of information or awareness; it's a failure of human identity. We have the story, the mindset, all wrong. And we need to change it (from human chauvinism to deep ecological connection) if we're to keep spinning in the Earth's embrace.John is a globally respected Australian rainforest activist and one of the foundational figures of the global Deep Ecology movement. He collaborated for decades with the late Joanna Macy – they co-wrote How To Think Like a Mountain and developed a “re-earthing” technique called Council of All Beings. John's activist work - via the Rainforest Information Centre he founded - has seen rainforests around the world receive various forms of protection status, including World Heritage listings. In this chat, John and I get to “the work that reconnects”, how to use our despair and numbness to lift into action and how to get around our fear of “woo woo”.SHOW NOTESHere is the Features of Narara Ecovillage that John mentions at the end of the episode.You can subscribe to John's SubstackLearn more about the Rainforest Information Centre here, and follow him on Instagram and YouTubeYou can catch up on my episode with Meg Wheatley (in which we discuss “islands of sanity”) here---Watch on YouTube or SubstackIf you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" pageFor more such conversations, subscribe to my Substack newsletter, it's where I interact the most!Let's connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second annual World Heritage Center Brick Building Contest is underway with “Summer at the Missions” as this year's theme. Entry deadline is Monday, July 6. Miniature plastic brick builders of all ages are invited to create an object or scene related to the historic San Antonio Missions. Besides the missions themselves, subjects can include such things as the aqueduct, the Rancho de las Cabras in Floresville, or scenes along the Riverwalk Mission Reach. Plastic bricks acceptable for building contest entries include Lego blocks, Lego Duplo blocks, or Mega Bloks. Contest winners will be selected from four categories: •Ages 6-8... Article Link

Cities and Memory x NTS Radio: Sonic Heritage. Originally broadcast on NTS Radio in June 2025.Sonic Heritage is the first collection of the sounds of the world's most famous sights.The project, created by global sound collective Cities and Memory, presents the sounds of 270 UNESCO World Heritage sites and items of intangible heritage – all reimagined by artists from around the world to create a brand new way of experiencing these spaces. In this show, you'll hear field recordings from 13 World Heritage sites around the world, followed by compositions built from those recordings. There's everything from iconic spaces like the Sistine Chapel and historic St. Petersburg to natural soundscapes like Te Wahipounamu and traditional Ghanaian textile weaving, with ambient, electronic, spoken word and many other creative approaches to those sounds. You can explore the full collection at https://citiesandmemory.com/heritage.Timecode, tracklisting and credits01.10 Tallinn, Estonia UNESCO listing: Historic Centre (Old Town) of TallinnField recording: Raekoja Square at 10pm by Cities and MemoryComposition: The bell of Reval by Penelope Trappes04.17 Bonwire, GhanaUNESCO listing: Craftsmanship of traditional woven textile KenteField recording: Asante Kente weaving by Emmanuel BaffoeComposition: Warp and weft #4 by Formolo07.31 Avignon, FranceUNESCO listing: Historic Centre of AvignonField recording: New Year's Day bells by Colin HunterComposition: Beautiful iron friend by Simon Holmes12.28 Okarito, New ZealandUNESCO listing: Te WahipounamuField recording: Dawn chorus at Okarito by Janina CastroComposition: The place of greenstone by Cities and Memory 18.09 St. Petersburg, RussiaUNESCO listing: Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of MonumentsField recording: Peter and Paul Fortress carillon by Masha Sha Composition: Russian house by Dermot Fitzsimons21.52 Tikal, GuatemalaUNESCO listing: Tikal National ParkField recording: Dry leaves falling by Erick Ruiz ArellanoComposition: Yum Kaax by Laura Hills25.20 Cornwall, EnglandUNESCO listing: Cornwall and West Devon Mining LandscapeField recording: Head gear, Geevor mine by Paul LewinComposition: Resonances - in the depths by Elissa Goodrich30.20 Venice, ItalyUNESCO listing: Venice and its LagoonField recording: Glass-making demonstration in Murano by Cities and Memory Composition: Glass factory by The Leaf Library35.48 Rome, ItalyUNESCO listing: Vatican CityField recording: Inside the Sistine Chapel by Cities and Memory Composition: Crosswise I strain me like a Syrian bow by Cities and Memory 39.33 Kraków, PolandUNESCO listing: Historic Centre of KrakówField recording: Wieża Ratuszowa by Serge Bulat Composition: Wieża by Ross Reilly43.47 Nara, JapanUNESCO listing: Historic Monuments of Ancient NaraField recording: Morning prayer at Kasuga Taisha shrine by Lisa GermanyComposition: Morning incantation by Jaspal Singh Bhogal48.56 Morelia, MexicoUNESCO listing: Historic Centre of MoreliaField recording: Cathedral bells at Morelia by Erick Ruiz ArellanoComposition: Ultimo sueno by Kamala Sankaram54.06 Edinburgh, ScotlandUNESCO listing: The Forth BridgeField recording: Trains crossing the Forth Bridge by Simon HolmesComposition: The soft entrance by glacis 

Today, we're talking about something that impacts thousands of workers across Pennsylvania—workers' compensation. Whether you've experienced a workplace injury or are navigating benefits, understanding your rights is essential. Joining us is David Stern, founding partner of Stern and Cohen, a Philadelphia-based workers' compensation law firm recently recognized as a 2025 Gold Winner for Philadelphia's favorite workers' compensation firm. He breaks down the basics of workers' comp and explains Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)—what it means and how it can affect your benefits, recovery, and future.

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May is World Heritage Month, and Philadelphia is taking center stage as the first World Heritage City in the United States. In this episode, we're joined by Zabeth Teelucksingh, President of the Global Philadelphia Association, to talk about how this month-long celebration highlights the city's global significance, rich history, and vibrant cultural diversity. World Heritage Month features a wide range of events across the city throughout May—from cultural festivals and international programs to educational events and community celebrations that reflect Philadelphia's deep connections to the world.  Learn how the Global Philadelphia Association has spent more than a decade promoting the region as a hub for global engagement—creating economic and cultural opportunities while uplifting the voices of diverse communities. Whether you're a lifelong Philadelphian or new to the city, this is your invitation to explore, connect, and celebrate what makes Philadelphia truly global.

On April 18 – World Heritage Day – the Colonial Industrial Quarter (CIQ) comes alive with artisans, demonstrators and faces of the past. Family fun takes center stage as you experience life in the 1700s through hands-on activities and living history demonstrations, uncovering the crafts and trades that made early Bethlehem the industrial heart of a young nation.MADD's mission is to end drunk and drugged driving, support victims of these crimes, and prevent underage drinking and other substance use. A key initiative highlighted is MADD's Promposal, a free 30–45 minute presentation for high school juniors and seniors that addresses the risks of underage substance use and impaired driving, while empowering students to make safe, memorable prom experiences through MADD's High School Programs.

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Trav Lovett, Executive Director, Centre for Truth Telling & Dialogue. Melbourne Uni. ‘Walk for Truth”. Trav has spent his life advocating for truth and justice for First Peoples. He is passionate about practicing his Culture, working with Community and preserving Aboriginal languages. Travis has held senior leadership roles in the Victorian Public Service, including as Executive Director and Acting Deputy Secretary, First Peoples State Relations, at the Department of Premier and Cabinet. He played key role in supporting Victoria to progress and implement Treaty and Truth telling. He has also worked extensively supporting the rights of Traditional Owners across Victoria and in the protection of cultural heritage. Prior to working for the Victorian Public Service, Travis also held senior roles with Aboriginal Victoria, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Court Services Victoria, and the Department of Justice. Travis played a key role in the establishment and reform of the Magistrates' and Children's Koori Courts across the State of Victoria as the Manager of the Koori Courts. In 2017, Travis was awarded the Young Indigenous Leader Scholarship by the Institute of Public Administration of Australia. The walk invites people to engage in truth-telling about Australia’s shared history and the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Travis Lovett is a proud Kerrupmara/Gunditjmara man and Traditional Owner passionate about practicing Culture, working with Community, and preserving Aboriginal languages. He served as Deputy Chair and Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission – Australia’s first formal truth-telling inquiry. Cultural background The Kerrup Jmara (Kerrupjmara, Kerrup-Jmara) are a clan of the Gunditjmara, whose traditional lands are around Lake Condah.  (Tae Rak (Lake Condah), located in southwestern Victoria, Australia, is a centerpiece of the World Heritage-listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape. It features ancient, 8,000-year-old stone aquaculture systems developed by the Gunditjmara people to harvest kooyang (eel). The site is a major hub for Indigenous tourism, cultural education, and environmental restoration.) The post Sat, 18th, Apr, 2026: Walk For Truth , Trav Lovett, Exec Dir | Centre for Truth Telling & Dialogue | U Mel appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Since the outbreak of the Middle East war on 28 February, sites of major cultural importance across Israel, Iran and Lebanon have come under threat.At the request of the Lebanese Government, the UN education and cultural agency, UNESCO, has placed 39 World Heritage sites under so-called “enhanced protection”- a special status aimed at safeguarding cultural heritage during times of conflict.To explain what this means in practice, UN News's Nancy Sarkis spoke to Krista Pikkat, who leads UNESCO's Culture and Emergencies Unit.

Since the outbreak of the Middle East war on 28 February, sites of major cultural importance across Israel, Iran and Lebanon have come under threat.At the request of the Lebanese Government, the UN education and cultural agency, UNESCO, has placed 39 World Heritage sites under so-called “enhanced protection”- a special status aimed at safeguarding cultural heritage during times of conflict.To explain what this means in practice, UN News's Nancy Sarkis spoke to Krista Pikkat, who leads UNESCO's Culture and Emergencies Unit.

液体のようなものによる汚れが見つかった薬師寺の国宝「仏足石」、１４日午後、奈良市世界文化遺産に登録されている薬師寺で、釈迦の足跡を彫ったとされる国宝「仏足石」に液体のようなものが掛けられた跡が見つかったと、奈良県警奈良署が１４日発表した。 Traces of something like a liquid have been found on the "Bussokuseki" stone imprint of Buddha's feet, a Japanese national treasure at Yakushiji Temple, a World Heritage site in Nara, a city in western Japan, Nara prefectural police said Tuesday.

Traces of something like a liquid have been found on the "Bussokuseki" stone imprint of Buddha's feet, a Japanese national treasure at Yakushiji Temple, a World Heritage site in Nara, a city in western Japan, Nara prefectural police said Tuesday.

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Ride to Friendship: Discovering Bergen from Fløyen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-03-05-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en vakker tidlig vårdag i Bergen.En: It was a beautiful early spring day in Bergen.No: Regnet hadde gitt seg for et øyeblikk, og solen trengte gjennom skyene.En: The rain had let up for a moment, and the sun broke through the clouds.No: Astrid, en ny student i byen, var spent.En: Astrid, a new student in the city, was excited.No: Hun skulle til Fløibanen med sine nye bekjente, Signe og Lars.En: She was going to the Fløibanen with her new acquaintances, Signe and Lars.No: Astrid hadde hørt at utsikten fra toppen av Fløyen var fantastisk, spesielt ved solnedgang.En: Astrid had heard that the view from the top of Fløyen was fantastic, especially at sunset.No: "I dag er perfekt for en tur," sa Signe med et smil, mens de gikk mot stasjonen.En: "Today is perfect for a trip," said Signe with a smile, as they walked towards the station.No: Astrid nikket ivrig, hendes eventyrlyst klar til å oppleve enda mer av Bergen.En: Astrid nodded eagerly, her adventurous spirit ready to experience even more of Bergen.No: Lars, som hadde bodd i Bergen hele livet, ledet vei.En: Lars, who had lived in Bergen his whole life, led the way.No: Han fortalte dem små historier om byen.En: He told them little stories about the city.No: "Dette stedet er gammelt," sa han og pekte på noen av de fargerike trehusene.En: "This place is old," he said, pointing to some of the colorful wooden houses.No: "Flere hundre år gamle.En: "Several hundred years old."No: "De gikk om bord i den sjarmerende Fløibanen, og toget begynte å klatre oppover fjellet.En: They boarded the charming Fløibanen, and the train began to climb up the mountain.No: Astrid så ut vinduet.En: Astrid looked out the window.No: Husene så ut som små leker, og fjorden glitret i det fjerne.En: The houses looked like tiny toys, and the fjord sparkled in the distance.No: Plutselig stoppet toget.En: Suddenly, the train stopped.No: En uventet mekanisk feil.En: An unexpected mechanical failure.No: Spenningen forvandlet seg til bekymring for Astrid.En: The excitement turned into concern for Astrid.No: "Å nei, vi kommer til å gå glipp av solnedgangen," klaget hun stille.En: "Oh no, we're going to miss the sunset," she quietly complained.No: Men hun nektet å gi etter for frustrasjonen.En: But she refused to give in to frustration.No: Stillheten i vognen var ubehagelig, så Astrid bestemte seg for å bryte isen.En: The silence in the carriage was uncomfortable, so Astrid decided to break the ice.No: "Lars, kan du ikke fortelle oss flere historier?En: "Lars, can't you tell us more stories?"No: " foreslo hun, håpefull.En: she suggested, hopefully.No: Lars smilte sjenert.En: Lars smiled shyly.No: "Ja, det kan jeg.En: "Yes, I can."No: " Og slik begynte han å fortelle om Bergens historie, om de gamle bybrannene og bryggen som er på UNESCOs verdensarvliste.En: And so he began to tell about Bergen's history, about the old city fires and the wharf that is on UNESCO's World Heritage list.No: Han delte historier med en glød Astrid ikke hadde sett før.En: He shared stories with a passion Astrid had not seen before.No: Tiden fløy, og mekanikerne fikk endelig ordnet opp i problemet.En: Time flew by, and the mechanics finally fixed the problem.No: Toget satte seg i bevegelse igjen.En: The train started moving again.No: Astrid pustet lettet ut.En: Astrid breathed a sigh of relief.No: Da de nådde toppen, var solen på vei ned mot horisonten.En: When they reached the top, the sun was making its way towards the horizon.No: Himmelens farger var en blanding av rosa, oransje og gylden.En: The sky's colors were a blend of pink, orange, and gold.No: "Det er fantastisk," sa Signe begeistret.En: "It's amazing," said Signe excitedly.No: Astrid så på sine nye venner.En: Astrid looked at her new friends.No: "Hva sier dere til enda en tur sammen en dag?En: "What do you say to another trip together someday?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: Lars var enig, og Signe nikket entusiastisk.En: Lars agreed, and Signe nodded enthusiastically.No: De planla allerede neste utflukt.En: They were already planning the next outing.No: Sammen så de på solnedgangen, delte latter og tok bilder sammen.En: Together, they watched the sunset, shared laughter, and took photos together.No: Astrid følte seg endelig som en del av Bergen.En: Astrid finally felt like a part of Bergen.No: Hun hadde funnet vennskap og eventyr, og selv Lars virket mer åpen og imøtekommende enn noen gang.En: She had found friendship and adventure, and even Lars seemed more open and welcoming than ever.No: Denne følelsen, tenkte Astrid, er det som gjør et sted til et hjem.En: This feeling, Astrid thought, is what makes a place a home.No: Som solen forsvant bak fjellene, visste hun at dette bare var starten på hennes egne eventyr i Bergen.En: As the sun disappeared behind the mountains, she knew this was just the start of her own adventures in Bergen. 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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Albino Jopela the Executive Director of the African World Heritage Fund about exploring why Africa’s heritage matters now more than ever not just culturally, but socially and economically.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Africa navigates rapid development, climate change, and global uncertainty, the African World Heritage Fund says it will continue its 20-year legacy of ensuring that the continent's irreplaceable heritage is protected for future generations. Founded in the year 2006 by UNESCO and the African Union, the Fund aims to address two historic challenges: the underrepresentation of African sites on the World Heritage List and the limited financial, technical and human capacity to safeguard Africa's Outstanding Universal Value heritage. For more on what the fund has achieved in the first two decades of its existence and what it seeks to achieve, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to African World Heritage Fund Executive Director, Dr Albino Jopela

How the courts handled a repeat armed robber in the Cash Wiz case, and what the sentence signals as Cayman heads into a new year.Planning for an ageing Cayman – the Pines' new Silver Thatch Residences and why a CI$600,000 seed grant is being called a critical investment in senior care.And looking beyond New Year's Eve –calls to lock in new protected areas for Little Cayman's World Heritage ambitions.

Send us a textA single choice can shape a lifetime. When Nigel Hughes told a careers panel he'd choose ballet over the Marines, he set a compass for courage, creativity, and connection that still points true decades later. We invite you into Nigel's “clearing”—a 1642 Suffolk cottage turned open house—where hedges host micro-moths, neighbours drop by for sugar-free Black Forest gâteaux, and leadership looks like tending land until it teaches you how to lead.The story travels far beyond the garden gate. In Papua New Guinea, Nigel and his partner used theatre—songs, stories, and dugout canoes—to help local communities see what was at stake as industrial logging closed in. Their work helped protect 2,000 square miles of primary rainforest and seeded a long-term push toward World Heritage status. He calls it global kinship, a respectful exchange that begins with listening rather than lecturing. Along the way, we meet mentors who challenged him to be “dangerous or dead,” and we hear how personal rituals—like watching evening primrose bloom at dusk—guided him through cancer and back into purpose.Closer to home, Nigel's philosophy shows in the details: a biodiverse, organic landscape that encouraged neighbouring farms to go chemical-free; a practice of meditation and deep listening; a belief that internal diversity—ballet in the morning, county rugby in the afternoon—creates stronger, more human leaders. He worries about phone addiction and the loss of face-to-face connection, yet remains relentlessly optimistic that attention, courage, and care can leave places and people better than we found them. If you're ready to rethink leadership as leaving more life behind than you took, this conversation will meet you where your feet are and invite you to stand for something that lasts.Subscribe, share with someone who loves nature and bold ideas, and leave a review to help others find the show. What's one brave choice you're ready to make today?Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

On Native American Heritage Day, we examine a long-overlooked marvel of ancient engineering that had been tucked away beneath a golf course in Ohio. It is a place some archaeologists say is on par with Stonehenge. But its struggle for recognition spanned decades, ending only recently with validation as the state’s only World Heritage site. Stephanie Sy has more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

What does it take to construct humanity's cultural history and what do these efforts produce in the world? In The Politics of World Heritage (Oxford UP, 2025), Elif Kalaycioglu analyzes UNESCO's flagship regime, which seeks to curate a cultural history of humanity, attached to "outstanding universal value" and tethered to goals of peace and solidarity. Kalaycioglu's analysis tracks that construction across fifty years of the regime and maps it onto three distinct visions: humanity as a rarified transhistorical subject, humanity as a diverse subject, and humanity as a subject that is adequately represented by the community of nation states. In each of these constructions, experts and states take up the cultural and historical resources that circulate within the regime to narrate a humanity into being, and position themselves as its adjudicators, contributors and custodians. Each construction comes with remainders, that is, parts of humanity excluded from this cultural history, and internal hierarchies between those at its center and others that remain on the margins.These hierarchies challenge the aspiration to peace and solidarity. While these aspirations have changed across the three iterations of humanity, across the different forms, the regime's structures and participants have been ill-equipped and hesitant to engage with the underbellies of humanity towards robust visions of peace and solidarity. In contrast to this general tendency, Kalaycioglu excavates from select nomination files nested constructions of humanity that hold onto the globality and unevenness of its political conditions and presents the possibility of robust visions of peace and solidarity, and humanity's different futures. Elif Kalaycioglu is Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science at The University of Alabama. Jen Hoyer is Technical Services and Electronic Resources Librarian at CUNY New York City College of Technology. She is co-author of What Primary Sources Teach: Lessons for Every Classroom (2022) and The Social Movement Archive (2021), and co-editor of Armed By Design: Posters and Publications of Cuba's Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America (2025). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

What does it take to construct humanity's cultural history and what do these efforts produce in the world? In The Politics of World Heritage (Oxford UP, 2025), Elif Kalaycioglu analyzes UNESCO's flagship regime, which seeks to curate a cultural history of humanity, attached to "outstanding universal value" and tethered to goals of peace and solidarity. Kalaycioglu's analysis tracks that construction across fifty years of the regime and maps it onto three distinct visions: humanity as a rarified transhistorical subject, humanity as a diverse subject, and humanity as a subject that is adequately represented by the community of nation states. In each of these constructions, experts and states take up the cultural and historical resources that circulate within the regime to narrate a humanity into being, and position themselves as its adjudicators, contributors and custodians. Each construction comes with remainders, that is, parts of humanity excluded from this cultural history, and internal hierarchies between those at its center and others that remain on the margins.These hierarchies challenge the aspiration to peace and solidarity. While these aspirations have changed across the three iterations of humanity, across the different forms, the regime's structures and participants have been ill-equipped and hesitant to engage with the underbellies of humanity towards robust visions of peace and solidarity. In contrast to this general tendency, Kalaycioglu excavates from select nomination files nested constructions of humanity that hold onto the globality and unevenness of its political conditions and presents the possibility of robust visions of peace and solidarity, and humanity's different futures. Elif Kalaycioglu is Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science at The University of Alabama. Jen Hoyer is Technical Services and Electronic Resources Librarian at CUNY New York City College of Technology. She is co-author of What Primary Sources Teach: Lessons for Every Classroom (2022) and The Social Movement Archive (2021), and co-editor of Armed By Design: Posters and Publications of Cuba's Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America (2025). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

What does it take to construct humanity's cultural history and what do these efforts produce in the world? In The Politics of World Heritage (Oxford UP, 2025), Elif Kalaycioglu analyzes UNESCO's flagship regime, which seeks to curate a cultural history of humanity, attached to "outstanding universal value" and tethered to goals of peace and solidarity. Kalaycioglu's analysis tracks that construction across fifty years of the regime and maps it onto three distinct visions: humanity as a rarified transhistorical subject, humanity as a diverse subject, and humanity as a subject that is adequately represented by the community of nation states. In each of these constructions, experts and states take up the cultural and historical resources that circulate within the regime to narrate a humanity into being, and position themselves as its adjudicators, contributors and custodians. Each construction comes with remainders, that is, parts of humanity excluded from this cultural history, and internal hierarchies between those at its center and others that remain on the margins.These hierarchies challenge the aspiration to peace and solidarity. While these aspirations have changed across the three iterations of humanity, across the different forms, the regime's structures and participants have been ill-equipped and hesitant to engage with the underbellies of humanity towards robust visions of peace and solidarity. In contrast to this general tendency, Kalaycioglu excavates from select nomination files nested constructions of humanity that hold onto the globality and unevenness of its political conditions and presents the possibility of robust visions of peace and solidarity, and humanity's different futures. Elif Kalaycioglu is Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science at The University of Alabama. Jen Hoyer is Technical Services and Electronic Resources Librarian at CUNY New York City College of Technology. She is co-author of What Primary Sources Teach: Lessons for Every Classroom (2022) and The Social Movement Archive (2021), and co-editor of Armed By Design: Posters and Publications of Cuba's Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America (2025). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

What does it take to construct humanity's cultural history and what do these efforts produce in the world? In The Politics of World Heritage (Oxford UP, 2025), Elif Kalaycioglu analyzes UNESCO's flagship regime, which seeks to curate a cultural history of humanity, attached to "outstanding universal value" and tethered to goals of peace and solidarity. Kalaycioglu's analysis tracks that construction across fifty years of the regime and maps it onto three distinct visions: humanity as a rarified transhistorical subject, humanity as a diverse subject, and humanity as a subject that is adequately represented by the community of nation states. In each of these constructions, experts and states take up the cultural and historical resources that circulate within the regime to narrate a humanity into being, and position themselves as its adjudicators, contributors and custodians. Each construction comes with remainders, that is, parts of humanity excluded from this cultural history, and internal hierarchies between those at its center and others that remain on the margins.These hierarchies challenge the aspiration to peace and solidarity. While these aspirations have changed across the three iterations of humanity, across the different forms, the regime's structures and participants have been ill-equipped and hesitant to engage with the underbellies of humanity towards robust visions of peace and solidarity. In contrast to this general tendency, Kalaycioglu excavates from select nomination files nested constructions of humanity that hold onto the globality and unevenness of its political conditions and presents the possibility of robust visions of peace and solidarity, and humanity's different futures. Elif Kalaycioglu is Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science at The University of Alabama. Jen Hoyer is Technical Services and Electronic Resources Librarian at CUNY New York City College of Technology. She is co-author of What Primary Sources Teach: Lessons for Every Classroom (2022) and The Social Movement Archive (2021), and co-editor of Armed By Design: Posters and Publications of Cuba's Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America (2025). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this month, the vast forest-grassland mosaic of the Western Ghats, Assam's Manas National Park, and West Bengal's Sundarbans, a mangrove where tigers swim from island to island, were all listed as being of “significant concern”. This was the assessment of the natural World Heritage sites in Asia and was released by The International Union for Conservation of Nature or IUCN. IUCN is the world's oldest and largest global environmental organisation, that tracks the health of ecosystems and species worldwide. And today, climate change has overtaken hunting as the greatest threat to wildlife, says IUCN's World Heritage Outlook 4 report which was released this month. India's forests are turning into concrete jungles. Tourism has reached its tipping point. Highways splice through natural habitats. And illegal wildlife trade thrives.  The most recent scandal was the ED chargesheet against Elvish Yadav, a YouTuber, for wildlife crime. The agency said he had “illegally used protected species of snakes, exotic animals, such as iguanas, in the production of commercial music videos and vlogs for the purpose of increasing followers and generating money”. Guest: Vivek Menon, founder of the Wildlife Trust of India, who has become the first Asian to head the IUCN's Species Survival Commission Host: Divya Gandhi, The Hindu Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about visiting Vredefort Dome, which isa UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest and oldest visible meteorite impact structure (astrobleme) on Earth (located in South Africa).702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmanuel Burgio, Blue Parallel's founder and president, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month's Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, about his luxury travel boutique offering bespoke tours to incredible natural and cultural World Heritage wonders in Latin America, the Mediterranean and the polar regions. Burgio gives us the news about the company's newest small trips to some of the most exotic places in the world. For more information, visit www.blueparallel.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Hola, amigos Loopers!Welcome back to Spanish Loops, where we roll through the sounds of Spanish music and culture. This week, we are informing about some spectacular, soul stirring world of musical organs in Spain. Majestic pipe organ marvels that have been singing with centuries of history, artistry, and regional flair.Across the country, these instruments stand out thanks to unique features like the horizontal battle trumpets, (trompetería de batalla), divided registers, and vivid reed rich tonal palettes. All powered by subtle, low pressure windsystems that give them an agile, expressive voice.Some of the most remarkable examples include the Toledo Cathedral organ, a Baroque masterpiece with twin facades and echoing dramatic effects, the monumental Palauof Music in Barcelona, (World Heritage), the Basilica Santa María la Real in Azkoitia (Basque Country), home to a gorgeous Cavaillé-Coll romantic organ that's perfect for Franck yet still resonates with Spanish Baroque sensibility,the one In Santiago's Cathedral at the end of the Camino, and the modern Grenzing organ in Madrid's Almudena Cathedral, blending neo-Gothic visuals with the precision of tracker action.These aren't just large instruments: they're vibrant, living voices of Spain's musical heritage. Each one is a monument of craftsmanship and emotion, inviting listeners to experience their grandeur in person.That's our sneak peek into this week's chapter: “Musical Organs in Spain, their origins, curves, and soul.” Stay tuned, subscribe, and let the pipes speak!

The largest loss of coral in the Great Barrier Reef in 40 years was recorded in 2024, as discussions continue on the new 2035 climate target. UNESCO's World Heritage body has expressed concern about the Reef's future. - Pinakamalaking pagkawala ng coral sa Great Barrier Reef sa 40 taon, naitala ngayong 2024, habang tinatalakay ang bagong climate target sa 2035. UNESCO World Heritage nababahala ukol sa kinabukasan ng Reef.

"It's undoubtedly Britain's equivalent to our Queenstown Lakes district. Windermere and the Lake District is England's favourite national park, a sprawling tourist honeypot that stretches across hundreds of square kilometres of rugged Cumbrian countryside, woodland valleys, shimmering tarns and lakes – all backed by strikingly craggy mountains. It was the 18th century Romantic poets who captured the world's imagination, igniting the region's first tourism wave. Since then, the stature of the Lake District has only grown as a getaway destination, the wave has never crested, culminating in the district securing World Heritage status just eight years ago." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's Xixia Imperial Tombs have been inscribed on the World Heritage List. With this addition, the total number of World Heritage sites in China has reached 60.

The Prime Minister heads to China to grow Australia's economic partnership; An ancient Indigenous rock art collection has been recognised as a World Heritage-listed site after a renewed bid by the federal government; Matt Rowell inspires Gold Coast to a tense six-point win over Collingwood.

The 1990s was a wild west era for fishing on the Great Barrier Reef. Even after being declared a Marine Park and a World Heritage area, more than 95% of the Great Barrier Reef was still being fished, and things were heading downhill fast. Then came a bombshell report that exposed what was really going on beneath the surface -- and all hell broke loose. What followed was a fierce battle known as the ‘Trawl Wars,' and unfortunately, it did not happen in a galaxy far, far away.In this episode, we're joined by legendary conservationist Imogen Zethoven, who was made Officer of the Order of Australia for her groundbreaking campaign to create the largest network of no fishing zones, also known as Green Zones, in the GBR Marine Park. Imogen shares how the fight was won -- and why the battle to protect our oceans is far from over.Thumbnail Image: Imogen Zethoven in front of a van owned by a Mackay local at a meeting in the early 2000s.Glossary of Australian Terms for our International ListenersPrawns = what we call shrimps in Australia!Tucker = a slang term for foodCanberra = our capital city, where Parliament House is located (we know you've never heard of it)GBRMPA = Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (also known as the Reef Authority).CSIRO "Sigh-Row" = Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (Australia's national science agency).AFMA = Australian Fisheries Management AuthorityTake Action on Overfishing:Australian Marine Conservation Society (Fisheries Campaign)WWF (GBR Campaign)-------------------------------Support the show Got questions? Text us on 0437 835 937 or email info@wordonthereef.com Sign the Petition, asking the Australian Government for stronger policies to protect the Great Barrier Reef. Support Word on the Reef on Patreon Follow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on Instagram

 I developed my composition from the gentle hubbub of people inside the echoey library of one of the world's great universities: the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)— the National Autonomous University of Mexico. In July 2007, UNESCO proclaimed the UNAM Central Library, along with the UNAM Campus as World Heritage sites. The recording was created by Mexican sound recordist par excellence Erick Ruiz Arrellano.  This simple spatial human reverberance at UNAM generated multiple sound memories for me, with intersecting  connections. The key connection is between my research on 1920s nationalism and the high energy Dance of the Old Men, from the P'urhépecha peoples of Michoacán; and Mexico's current presidenta, Dr. Claudia Scheinbaum Pardo, who studied at, and was then a professor at UNAM, working on energy and climate change. For her undergraduate thesis she spent time in the P'urhépecha region working on energy and stoves.  My composition juxtaposes and interweaves various sonic fragments and threads combining human voices—UNAM library hubbub, President Claudia Scheinbaum, my voice as translator and narrator—and two P'urhépecha musical ensembles. In the 1990s, I lived and studied in Michoacán, Mexico for my doctoral thesis. Although British, I was fascinated by Mexican histories and heritages, and decided to focus on uses of Indigenous P'urhépecha dance, music and ritual practices for high level state processes of national-identity formation and tourism in the 1920s, after the end of the revolution. The President and the government versions of “heritage” to generate Mexicanness to unite the extraordinarily diverse country that is Mexico; and to market and attract tourists to Mexico from the USA. I focused on the appropriation of La Danza de Los Viejitos, Dance of the Old Men, from the Island of Jarácuaro, Lake Pátzcuaro (along with Noche de Muertos on the Island of Janitzio). Part of my time was spent in the archives at UNAM, seeking newspapers, photographs and audio samples from the 1920s.  In the early 1990s, Mexican President, Dr. Claudia Scheinbaum Pardo, studied for an undergraduate degree in engineering at UNAM. For her undergraduate thesis, she spent weeks in the P'urhépecha village of Cherán Atzicuirín (Cheranástico), with the intention of teaching and studying issues of energy in relation to wood-burning stoves, but realized that she was learning more from the P'urhépecha villagers. In the 1990s, she studied for her doctoral research at UNAM, including time at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California at Berkeley. She went to become a Research Professor at UNAM, focusing on steel-making.  Although our lives and experiences are profoundly different, I share some connections with President Dr. Claudia Scheinbaum Pardo through our understandings of P'urhépecha lifeways; of UNAM; of Presidential processes; and also of the University of California.  As I now live and work in the USA, and given the recent events of USA President Trump in relation to tariffs and migration, I have selected an excerpt of President Scheinbaum speaking after the tariff announcement. I have also included sound fragments of her speaking about her time as an undergraduate student in Cherán Atzicuirín and as professor at UNAM.  Sound Fragments: Original  Library of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)— the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Erick Ruiz Arrellano.  Added Fragment 1 Message from President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to the people of Mexico Feb 2, 2025 “Good afternoon, everyone. As you're probably aware, yesterday the United States government imposed 25 percent tariffs on products we export to your country. Look, this hasn't existed for 30 years, because we have a Free Trade Agreement. The last Free Trade Agreement was signed by President López Obrador and President Trump himself.…” Fragment 2 Message from President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to the people of Mexico Feb 2, 2025 “… To our Mexican sisters and brothers in the United States, I want to tell you that your President and an entire people are here to defend you. If you wish to return to Mexico, we welcome you here. The people of Mexico are brave and full of dignity. They are the most wonderful people on earth. I tell you, your President is here. We have courage and determination, but always, as I have said on other occasions: we must act with a cool head and love for the people. Nothing we do will affect the dignity and interests of the Mexican people. I suggest we wait for President Trump's response to our proposal. And in tomorrow's "Mañanera," in "The People's Morning Conference," I will be informing you of the first steps of what we call Plan B. As Juárez said: Nothing by force, everything by reason and law. And between individuals, as between nations, respect for the rights of others is peace.” NOTE: “Júarez” was Benito Júarez, the 26th President of Mexico (1858–1872), the first Indigenous president of Mexico (Zapotec) and the first democratically elected Indigenous president in postcolonial Latin America.  The famous axiom implies that peaceful coexistence is based on the recognition and observance of laws and standards that protect the rights of all. Júarez expressed this phrase in a specific historical context, after the victory of the Republic after that Second Mexican Empire. The axiom has been transformed into a slogan that remains pertinent and that emphasizes the importance of ethics and morals in the construction of peace.  Fragment 3 Scheinbaum visiting the P'urhépecha village of Cherán Atzicuirín (Cheranástico), Michoacán. July 2023. When she was Mayor of Mexico City, Scheinbaum visited Cherán Atzicuirín (Cheranástico), a village where she spent weeks as an UNAM undergraduate student of Physics, researching for her undergraduate thesis on energy and cooking stoves.  As rain falls, a P'urhépecha banda accompanies Scheinbaum and villagers as they dance through the streets to one of the homes.  “Here in Michoacán they use a pottery griddle (comal)”  Fragment 4 Recordando mi época de investigadora en la UNAM.  Remembering my time as a researcher at UNAM.  Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo Aug 4, 2023 In 2023, when she was Mayor of Mexico City, Scheinbaum took time to explain her long career as a researcher at UNAM, in the Institute of Engineering, studying energy and climate change, specifically related to steel production and emissions reductions.  “I pursued a career as a university professor and researcher in the Institute of Engineering at UNAM. Through those years I studied energy and climate change and one of the subjects I studied was specifically the steel-making industry.” Fragment 5 La Danza de los Viejitos, The Dance of the Old Men, Pichátaro, Michoacán 1996  Recorded as part of my doctoral research  In this brief recording, the ensemble Los P'urhépecha from the Island of Jarácuaro are playing and dancing the Dance of the Old Men inside the church in the tiny P'urhépecha village of Pichátaro. I had the privilege of playing violin with the ensemble for many years. The ensemble is comprised of violins, vihuela and guitarrón. The zapateado—fast foot-work— is performed wearing shoes with wooden soles.  The echoey sounds P'urhépecha music and dance inside the colonial architecture in the tiny P'urhépecha village seem to pair with the echoey human voices inside the library of UNAM. Library at UNAM, Mexico City reimagined Ruth Hellier.

Join us as we celebrate International Archives Week on the theme of Archives for Everyone, with our latest news from the Library & Archives.  In this compelling discussion, Danielle Hughes, an archivist and the chief of the Records Management Unit at UN Geneva, speaks about the significance of the archives related to the International Bill of Human Rights being inscribed into the UNESCO Memory of the World Heritage register. Discover how these archives related to the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, were preserved and recognized for their global importance, including the original drafts and influential changes inspired by key figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Hansa Mehta. The episode also sheds light on the role played by Geneva in hosting these pivotal documents and addresses the broader context of preserving institutional memory for future generations, emphasizing the imperative of safeguarding both historical and contemporary archival collections. Resources and for more information: Ask an Archivist!: Ask us - Ask us UN Archives Geneva online catalogue: www.archives.ungeneva.org UNARMS online catalogue in New York: www.search.archives.un.org   Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: https://youtu.be/15ThYV_-g_A  Content    Guest: Danielle Hughes, Archivist, UN Geneva Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva Recorded and produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva   

I'm just back from an amazing trip to the stunning Touraine region in the Loire Valley in France.A magical place of fairy tale chateaux, French renaissance gardens, gastronomic restaurants, historic royal towns and vineyards of Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc.Touraine is said to be blessed by the gods, cherished by the Kings and pampered by Mother Nature. It is said to be the birthplace of the French way of life in a setting dominated by the majestic river Loire, which is listed as part of World Heritage by UNESCO.I loved the Loire so much that I am going to do a 3 part Loire series over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out next Tuesday for my interview with Geoffrey Nivard, once cheesemonger to the Queen and King of England. And the following week I will interview Serge Desazars, Baron de la Truffe, owner of the largest organic truffle farms in France.But today I am delighted to have Irish food and travel award winning ournalist Jordan Mooney to share her memories of visiting enchanting chateaux like Rivau, Azay Le Rideau, Noizay, Nitray and Cande. We talk about the great towns to visit like Tours, Chinon, the Royal city of Loches and Chedigny. And the wonderful local food and wine of the famous Touraine, Loire region in France.Places to visit & Stayhttps://www.tastingwithnivard.co.ukhttps://www.chateau-nitray.frhttps://chateaudenoizay.comhttps://loirevalleylodges.comhttps://www.chateaudurivau.comhttps://www.azay-le-rideau.fr/enTours - https://www.labe-hotel.com/en/Chinon - https://barondelatruffe.com/enhttps://www.chateaudecandes.com/en/Vineyard lunch https://www.domainedegrosbois.com/Lunch and wine trip on the Loire - https://les-pecheries-ligeriennes.fr/restaurant-la-cabane-a-matelot.htmlFollow @jordanrmooney on Insta fopr great food and travel stories.If you haven't already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 120 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations. Please follow me onInstagram @traveltaleswithfergalFacebook @traveltaleswithfergalTwitter @FergalTravelYouTube @traveltaleswithfergal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Eucharia Meehan, CEO of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, discusses the importance of Ireland's Astronomical Observatories being added to the World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland.

Jantar Mantar, in Jaipur, India, is a fantasy land of science and architecture. Built in the 1700s, it houses about 20 astronomical instruments: beautiful arches, domes, and spires designed to plot the motions of the Sun and other objects. The observatory was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It was one of five observatories he built across northern India, in the 1720s and ’30s. All of them were known as Jantar Mantar – a name that means “calculating machine.” The Jaipur site was the largest and most important. It’s also the best preserved. Jantar Mantar’s instruments were all designed to observe the heavens with the eye alone. Several of those were for tracking the motions of the Sun. And some of them were the largest of their kind ever built. One sundial, for example, had a shadow-casting marker almost 75 feet tall. The instruments allowed the site’s 20 or so astronomers to determine the time with an accuracy of just two seconds. They also set the calendar. Other instruments tracked the positions of the stars and planets. That includes a set of a dozen identical instruments, each of which aligned to one of the constellations of the zodiac. That provided important observations for court astrologers. The site was in steady use until about 1800, and intermittent use after that. It underwent several upgrades and restorations. Today, it’s a World Heritage site – an astronomical fantasy land. Script by Damond Benningfield

Port Arthur is part of a World Heritage site featuring former Australian jail sites and it is an open air museum. Australia has a harsh history since it was established as a place for Britain to send her convicts. Many of the prisoners from Ireland's Kilmainham Gaol were sent to Australia. Port Arthur's prison became the stop for Britain's worst convicts. Such a harsh place would be a good breeding ground for things that go bump in the night just from its penal history alone. But this area has an even more tragic story. It was the site of a massacre in 1996. No wonder Port Arthur is considered to be one of the most haunted locations in all the world. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music in this episode: Title: "Find a Weapon" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Mark Carney once lead the central bank of Canada and then was tapped to do the same job in England. So he knows a lot about government and finance but he has never held elected office. This weekend he was elected to be head of Canada's Liberal Party which means he'll soon be prime minister. We learn more about the man who takes the job at a time of strained relations with the U.S. And the Palestinian city of Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, is so renowned for it's soap that the process of making it has been listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. We go to one of the oldest soap factories there.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

*The National Trust Podcast is changing.* From March 2025 the National Trust Podcast will look different so we can bring you more immersive stories in Nature, History and Adventure. Stay on this stream for our new nature podcast, Wild Tales, and look out for our new history podcast, Back When. Remember to follow your favourite shows from National Trust Podcasts to be the first to hear new episodes as they arrive.  We'd love to hear from you: please get in touch with feedback, thoughts or your ideas for stories at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk Journey to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and Mottisfont garden in Hampshire, to discover a story of heritage and horticulture through two of the world's most prestigious rose collections. We meet Princess Esther Selassie Antohin, founder of Heritage Watch Ethiopia, to explore the Tsegereda Rose Garden Project, an initiative that restores a link to Ethiopia's imperial legacy and also tackles climate conservation challenges. The International National Trusts Organisation (INTO) has twinned the Tsegereda rose garden with one of the most important rose gardens in the world, the National Trust's Mottisfont. Uncover surprising connections between Ethiopia and the UK – from Emperor Haile Selassie's wartime exile in Bath, to Sylvia Pankhurst, an English activist who championed Ethiopia's independence.  Follow the fight to keep this heritage alive through extraordinary roses.    Discover a story of gardens that have transcended borders to become symbols of heritage, resilience, and international collaboration. [Ad] Open the door to more with a National Trust membership. As well as free entry and parking at over 500 places we care for, you'll receive: • Access to our online Members' Area, full of exclusive member-only content, • A yearly handbook packed with visit inspiration, • And our award-winning member magazine 3 times a year. Now also available digitally. Become a National Trust member:  nationaltrust.org.uk/become-a-member. For a taste of the digital magazine, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/historic-recipes, or if you're a member and you'd like to switch, look for My Account on the website. Production Producer and host: Jesse Edbrooke Sound Design: Jesus Gomez Discover more We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference. Nature, beauty, history. For everyone, for ever. You can donate to us at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/donate   Read more about International National Trust Organisation Twinning (INTO) project www.into.org/withstanding-change-twinning/ Visit Heritage Watch Ethiopia website www.hwethiopia.org Find out more about Mottisfont's Rose Garden, Hampshire, England www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/mottisfont/the-rose-garden-at-mottisfont If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk  

Space Nuts Episode: Dark Energy Discoveries, Ancient Peruvian Observatories, and Solar Proximity #482Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore groundbreaking discoveries in this fascinating episode of Space Nuts. From potential evidence of dark energy to the mysteries of an ancient Peruvian observatory, and the record-breaking feats of NASA's Parker Solar Probe, this episode is packed with cosmic insights and historical wonders.Episode Highlights:- Dark Energy Detection: Dive into the latest research from the University of Cambridge, where scientists may have accidentally stumbled upon evidence of dark energy. Explore the significance of this potential discovery and its implications for the future of physics.- Ancient Peruvian Observatory: Discover the story behind a 2,200-year-old observatory in Peru, recently granted World Heritage status. Learn about its role in ancient civilization and the remarkable precision of its astronomical alignments.- Parker Solar Probe's Record-Breaking Mission: Marvel at NASA's Parker Solar Probe as it makes its closest-ever approach to the Sun, achieving unprecedented speeds and providing new insights into solar physics. Understand how this mission is reshaping our knowledge of the Sun's mysterious processes.For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.Become a supporter of this podcast for extended commercial-free episodes and more. Visit our Support page for options: spacenutspodcast.com/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.00:00 - Space Nuts is taking a bit of a break at the moment01:30 - University of Cambridge scientists looking for detection of dark energy using Italian telescope08:07 - Peruvian observatory that was discovered in 2005 has hit the news again14:26 - NASA's Parker Solar Probe made its closest ever approach to the Sun17:29 - NASA is getting ready to announce major changes to its Mars sample return mission18:56 - From record breaking solar encounters to the evolving plans for Mars✍️ Episode ReferencesUniversity of Cambridge[University of Cambridge](https://www.cam.ac.uk/)Gran Sasso National Laboratory[Gran Sasso National Laboratory](https://www.lngs.infn.it/en)University of Leicester[University of Leicester](https://le.ac.uk/)NASA Parker Solar Probe[NASA Parker Solar Probe](https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/parker-solar-probe)NASA Mars Sample Return Mission[NASA Mars Sample Return Mission](https://mars.nasa.gov/msr/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](https://astronomydaily.io)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Heritage sites like the medieval palace Bayt Al Razzaz in Egypt and the picturesque Blickling estate in the UK, are under threat from climate change. What connects these vastly different places? And what can the guardians of these historic treasures learn from each other as they battle extreme weather, social upheaval and other challenges? Discover the global fight to protect our heritage. You can watch a video of this podcast on National Trust Youtube: https://ntpodcasts.org/Video [Ad] Open the door to more with a National Trust membership. As well as free entry and parking at over 500 places we care for, you'll receive: • Access to our online Members' Area, full of exclusive member-only content, • A yearly handbook packed with visit inspiration, • And our award-winning member magazine 3 times a year. Now also available digitally. Become a National Trust member:  nationaltrust.org.uk/become-a-member. For a taste of the digital magazine, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/historic-recipes, or if you're a member and you'd like to switch, look for My Account on the website. Production Host: James Grasby and Jesse Edbrooke Producers: Jesse Edbrooke Sound Design: Jesus Gomez Further Information INTO - The International National Trusts Organisation https://www.into.org/ Withstanding Climate Change https://www.into.org/withstanding-change-project/ Blickling and Bayt Al Razzaz in partnership https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate/blickling-estate-twins-with-bayt-al-razzaz-in-cairo If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk