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Heritage

Forum: A new community club in Joo Chiat, shaped by the community

Heritage firm My Community winding up; founder says it cannot continue business due to liabilities

A heritage walking tour in the historical Queenstown and Dawson areas in Singapore, run by volunteer group My Community.
A heritage walking tour in the historical Queenstown and Dawson areas in Singapore, run by volunteer group My Community.

New Straits Chinese museum opens in Kuala Lumpur in September

The new museum is located at the historic Teo Chew Association building.
The new museum is located at the historic Teo Chew Association building.

UN to list more sites as ‘in danger’ from conflict or climate change

These sites could include Sebastia, identified as being biblical Samaria, in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank.
These sites could include Sebastia, identified as being biblical Samaria, in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank.

Hungary channels water to protect UNESCO bird haven amid drought

Lajos Gal, a regional unit manager at the Hortobagy National Park Directorate, walks through the flooded marshland in Hortobagy National Park near Tiszafured, Hungary, July 15, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus
Lajos Gal, a regional unit manager at the Hortobagy National Park Directorate, walks through the flooded marshland in Hortobagy National Park near Tiszafured, Hungary, July 15, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus

Trump slashes two Utah protected areas by more than 90%

Bears Ears, which covers 1.35 million acres, was proclaimed in 2016 under president Barack Obama on the basis of its cultural sites sacred to Indigenous tribes.
Bears Ears, which covers 1.35 million acres, was proclaimed in 2016 under president Barack Obama on the basis of its cultural sites sacred to Indigenous tribes.

Viking enthusiasts hail spirit, if not technique, of Norway fans' "Viking row"

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Norway fans perform their trademark Viking Row in Times Square - New York City, New York, U.S. - July 3, 2026 Norway fans perform the 'Viking Row' celebration at Times Square in New York City REUTERS/John Sibley
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Norway fans perform their trademark Viking Row in Times Square - New York City, New York, U.S. - July 3, 2026 Norway fans perform the 'Viking Row' celebration at Times Square in New York City REUTERS/John Sibley

Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London after epic journey from France

The tapestry depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings and start of the invasion by William the Conqueror’s Norman army.
The tapestry depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings and start of the invasion by William the Conqueror’s Norman army.

Bayeux Tapestry begins epic journey from France to London

A worker prepares to pack the Bayeux Tapestry in a crate for transfer to the British Museum.
A worker prepares to pack the Bayeux Tapestry in a crate for transfer to the British Museum.

Singaporean Angelita Teo takes over at ArtScience Museum, overseeing attractions at MBS

Angelita Teo (above) takes over from New Zealander Honor Harger who led the museum from 2014 to 2026.
Angelita Teo (above) takes over from New Zealander Honor Harger who led the museum from 2014 to 2026.

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