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Did you know that behind Bo-Kaap Museum’s walls lies a story of loss and remembrance?
5+ min ago (170+ words) Did you know that the historic building housing the Bo-Kaap Museum was once the home of a family forcibly removed during apartheid? According to Iziko Museums, the Effendi family owned and lived at 71 Wale Street for generations before the family…...
Carl Snowden: A memorial to Malcolm X and the importance of education | COMMENTARY
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (629+ words) On Wednesday at 11 a.m., history will be made. The first and only memorial in the state of Maryland honoring Malcolm X will be unveiled. This is the first time that a Muslim human-rights activist and an icon will be honored by…...
Latta Place begins $11M redevelopment to honor 65 enslaved people
10+ min ago (84+ words) HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — The redevelopment of Latta Place in Huntersville is officially underway. The project, which costs more than $11 million, includes a new visitor center, interpretive trail, and memorials honoring the 65 enslaved people connected to the property. The goal is to tell…...
The History and Significance of D-Day
13+ min ago (196+ words) “The long sobs of the violins of autumn wound my heart with a monotonous languor.” So goes one of the most famous poems in the French language, Chanson d’automne by poet Paul Verlaine. In early June 1944, his words took a…...
Nazi-looted royal sconce with Medusa’s head added to Poland’s heritage register
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (12+ words) Candle sconce looted by Nazis added to Polish heritage register TVP World...
Fort Drum tour brings local history to life
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (51+ words) Community members traveled through thousands of acres in the training area on Oct. 9 to explore generations of North Country industry and environmental stewardship during the Fort Drum History Tour. Fort Drum tour brings local history to life FORT DRUM, NEW…...
What Happens When UNESCO Recognizes a Living Tradition?
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (222+ words) What happens when UNESCO recognizes a living cultural tradition? Explore how heritage recognition affects preservation, tourism, community participation, and cultural identity. What Happens When UNESCO Recognizes a Living Tradition? International recognition can bring extraordinary attention to cultural heritage. But does…...
Haddington history centre marks 50 years with new exhibition
27+ min ago (145+ words) FIFTY years of the local history centre in Haddington are being toasted through a new exhibition. The anniversary exhibition is looking at cinematic East Lothian and showcases a brief history of the old picture houses in the county, popular film…...
Halloween 2026: a free workshop exploring the legends of Seine-et-Marne at the Archives
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (234+ words) Halloween ghosts have their own local lore. On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Departmental Archives of Seine-et-Marne, in Dammarie-lès-Lys, invite families to discover the region’s legends in a free workshop designed for 8-12 year-olds. With Légendes seine-et-marnaises, eerie tales spring from the preserved…...
Document your family history at WCDPL
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (184+ words) Whether you’re new to genealogy or have been working on your family history for some time, the Wood County District Public Library can help you make the most out of your research with a three-part series this fall. Leading each…...