2+ hour, 45+ min ago  (471+ words) A long-held vision to turn Ballarat's historic Victory House into a museum has taken a major step forward. A planning permit application for the use and development of the site as a place of assembly, including a museum and associated…...

2+ hour, 45+ min ago  (655+ words) Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have uncovered a rare collection of 100 gold jewelry pieces dating back more than 1, 100 years, offering a striking glimpse into wealth, craftsmanship, and trade during the Abbasid era. The discovery was made at the Dariyah archaeological site…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago  (249+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va." Work is beginning to restore the historic Holly Grove Mansion at the state Capitol Complex in Charleston. "We are excited about the opportunity to preserve this historic property and breathe new life into it," Department of Administration Cabinet…...

6+ hour, 44+ min ago  (276+ words) Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have uncovered a stunning collection of 100 gold jewelry pieces dating back over 1, 100 years to the Abbasid era. Discovered at the ancient site of Dariyah in the Al-Qassim region, the artifacts showcase the advanced craftsmanship of the…...

11+ hour, 24+ min ago  (677+ words) Finestre sull'Arte - The Royal Museums of Turin tell the story of Margaret of Savoy with two dossier exhibitions The itinerary opens with a historical framing section devoted to Turin as the Savoy capital. The materials presented include a topographical map…...

11+ hour, 40+ min ago  (340+ words) THIS week's peek into Inverclyde's pictorial past focuses on the demolition of Gourock's Bay Hotel nearly three decades ago. The once popular wedding venue was a feature of life in Gourock for decades, hosting events and concerts. The Bay Hotel…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (364+ words) The tiniest shoe in the collection at the Textile Research Centre (TRC) in Leiden, the Netherlands, measures just under 2. 4 inches (6 centimeters). Even squeezing an adult thumb inside would be out of the question. These objects, known as lotus shoes, are…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (378+ words) Indulgexpress Remembering Maharani Gayatri Devi: The royal rebel behind the wheel Spotting a woman driving through the majestic roads of Rajasthan back in the mid 1900s was a rare sight. And Maharani Gayatri Devi, dressed in her elegant chiffon sarees would…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (139+ words) The Daily News of Newburyport Who doesn't like a grand opening? On this day in 1951, a new semi self-service supermarket was to open at a new location at 63 Water St. Enticements included ample parking space, no meters, regular store hours,…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (55+ words) Feature The Birth of Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur in 1919 [Cartier Emerald Suite | Cartier Ruby Suite | Bulgari Gold Suite |Jewels of the Maharani of Jaipur at the British Museum] The 85th Birthday of Archduchess Valerie, Margravine of Baden [The Baden Royal…...