As the war drags on, communities that were steadfast in their commitment to the effort have been shaken by the unending violence on the front line.
Tag: Monuments and Memorials (Structures)
In Ancient Pompeii, Fresco Dining Room With Trojan Decor Offers New Insights
A frescoed dining room is the latest find in an excavation campaign to shore up an area of the site, which was destroyed by a powerful volcanic eruption, and better preserve it.
Will a New Monument for Those Enslaved by France Heal or Divide?
The memorial will list the names of those freed in 1848, a design some say does more to glorify France for abolition than to atone for slavery itself.
As Israel Weighs Honoring Oct. 7 Victims, Exhibit Memorializes Trance Festival
Israelis seeking to memorialize the hundreds killed in the Hamas assault on a trance festival, and help the survivors, retrieved hundreds of objects from the site.
U.S. Seeks to Block Recovery of Titanic Artifacts
Washington has gone to court to become a party to the salvage case involving the famous liner so it can stop any expedition it deems objectionable.
Was That an Earthquake in Rome? No, It Was a Travis Scott Concert.
The rap star’s show in Rome at the Circus Maximus, an archaeological site by day and concert venue by night, has raised concerns about the risks posed by crowds.
Ukraine Replaces the Soviet Symbol on the Motherland Monument
The Motherland Monument — a 335-foot-tall stainless steel behemoth towering over Ukraine’s capital — was unveiled in 1981 and designed to assert Soviet invincibility.
Greece Will Limit Acropolis Visits as Europe Fights Tourist Crush
Greece is trying to curb overcrowding and prevent damage at its most popular archaeological site. Other European destinations are also cracking down.
South Korea Unveils Truman Statue on Armistice Anniversary
Conservatives appreciate Truman’s decision to send U.S. troops to fight for their country in the Korean War.
Seeking Full Honors, Some Ukrainian Families Wait to Bury Their Dead
Thousands of families have buried soldiers in cemeteries across Ukraine in “Alleys of Heroes.” But some have held off, awaiting a version of Arlington National Cemetery.