A week after someone cut down the iconic tree at Sycamore Gap, the police and local residents appear no closer to answering the most persistent question: Why?
Tag: Historic Buildings and Sites
Shakespeare-era Floorboards Found at England Theater
Boards dating to the 15th century were found during renovations at St. George’s Guildhall. However, some Shakespeare experts are not certain the playwright touched them.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Inches Closer to Being Done
After 140 years, Antoni Gaudí’s unrealized masterpiece is finally nearing completion. But hurdles still remain, with construction to last until at least 2026.
Morocco Earthquake Badly Damages Cultural Sites
Many historic buildings revered by Moroccans and tourists alike were lost or damaged in the earthquake.
Morocco Earthquake Badly Damages Cultural Sites
Many historic buildings revered by Moroccans and tourists alike were lost or damaged in the earthquake.
Workers Use Excavator to Plow Through Great Wall of China
The pair, a 38-year-old man and 55-year-old woman, used an excavator to widen an existing gap and make a shortcut, the authorities said.
Back to New Jersey, Where the Universe Began
A half-century ago, a radio telescope in Holmdel, N.J., sent two astronomers 13.8 billion years back in time — and opened a cosmic window that scientists have been peering through ever since.
Parisian Pools, Up Close and Personal
Swimming in Paris is a full-on cultural experience, offering intimate views into the French psyche, which is on near-naked display in the swimming lanes, locker rooms and (mostly coed) showers.
Egypt Demolishes Cultural Gems in Cairo in Push to Modernize
The Egyptian government has demolished historic tombs, cultural centers, artisan workshops and gardens in pursuit of large-scale urban renewal.
Two Arrested After Crooked House Pub Fire
The Crooked House pub in England’s West Midlands went up in flames earlier this month. Two men have now been taken into custody on suspicion of arson.