Arts & Culture

Phar-Old-Job: Ancient Egyptian James Bond Temple Gets Face Lift

Experts carry out a painstaking restoration of the 3,500-year-old Great Hypostyle Hall, used as backdrops for movie blockbusters.  The post Phar-Old-Job: Ancient Egyptian James Bond Temple Gets Face Lift appeared…

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Australian State Parliament To Debate Scrapping Of Lord’s Prayer

A Victorian Member of Parliament has proposed scrapping the tradition of reciting the Lord's Prayer before parliamentary sittings. The post Australian State Parliament To Debate Scrapping Of Lord’s Prayer appeared…

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Diversity, Real-World Examples Part Of Australian State’s Syllabus Redesign

Gameshow-like wordplay, the inclusion of Aboriginal culture among others are part of the syllabus revamp for youngest students. The post Diversity, Real-World Examples Part Of Australian State’s Syllabus Redesign appeared…

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Traditional Owners In Australia’s Outback Fuming Over Gas Grant

Around $36 million is used to fast-track fracking projects instead at the cost of their security, traditional owners furious. The post Traditional Owners In Australia’s Outback Fuming Over Gas Grant…

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“It Was Just Like Being On Mars”, Snap Of Sandstorm Wins Australia’s National Photographic Prize

A photograph of a farmer walking through a swirling dust storm on his drought-ravaged property has won Australia's national award. The post “It Was Just Like Being On Mars”, Snap…

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VIDEO: Royal Tomb With A View: Stunning Time Lapse Footage Of Ancient King’s Burial Mountain 

From a vivid sunset to the Milky Way, drone video captures changing scene over 30 hours. The post VIDEO: Royal Tomb With A View: Stunning Time Lapse Footage Of Ancient…

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Hold Your Fire: Red-Faced Firefighters Reveal Blaze At Famed Abbey Was Optical Illusion

Early 18th-century religious icon only looked like it had been struck by lightning. The post Hold Your Fire: Red-Faced Firefighters Reveal Blaze At Famed Abbey Was Optical Illusion appeared first…

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Algeria: Kabylia Marks The 23rd Anniversary Of The Murder Of Controversial Singer Matoub Lounès

The immensely popular and controversial singer was killed by unknown people on June 25, 1998. The post Algeria: Kabylia Marks The 23rd Anniversary Of The Murder Of Controversial Singer Matoub…

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Independent Cinemas In Australia Eligible To Apply For Support During Lockdown

Struck by lockdown and a shortage of new-release films, help is available for Australia's independent cinema operators. The post Independent Cinemas In Australia Eligible To Apply For Support During Lockdown…

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Vintage Tour: Priceless Wines Forgotten For Decades To Be Exhibited

Rare bottles of Château Margaux and Rothschild and a Scotch blended for Queen Elizabeth's coronation were found in a Greek palace. The post Vintage Tour: Priceless Wines Forgotten For Decades…

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