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Material Culture

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

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, Resources, Worldwide Read more

Heritage Trees: International Legislation, Research and Registries

Heritage Trees: International Legislation, Research and Registries

Heritage trees provide a sense of permanency and sense of place, an important gene pool, and also a critical repository of potential pharmaceutical resources. As the “elder statesmen” of a species, heritage or “champion” trees are a living reminder of

Center for Heritage & Society April 7, 2017 Africa, Australia, China, Europe, Poland, Rwanda, Southeast Asia, Thailand, USA, Worldwide Read more

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