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Medieval map shows changing concept of people, cultures and “races”

A recent BBC video explores the significance of the Mappa Mundi at Hereford Cathedral, United Kingdom … The Mappa Mundi at Hereford was created about 1300CE – 700 years ago – as a reflection of the Europeans understanding of the

Center for Heritage & Society January 20, 2020 Research, Worldwide Read more

Heritage Trees: International Legislation, Research and Registries

This research presents two aspects of the the state of recognition and protection for heritage trees worldwide: examples of regulatory efforts in specific countries, and the state of the research on heritage trees, their identification, protection and management. Heritage trees

Center for Heritage & Society March 23, 2019 Australia, Poland, Research, USA, Worldwide Read more

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