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Captain America John Cassaday Art Page At Heritage Auctions Today

| Captain America art pages are hard to come by these days at a decent price. As someone who is dabbling here and there, there are certain modern artists that I am hoping to grab pages from, and for my boy Cap, John Cassaday is right near the top. The problem with pages from this run in the early 2000s is that they come up for sale, they always feature full-figure Steve, and those are the type of pages that command high dollar amounts. That includes this page, from #5, story page 10, from 2002. You would be hard-pressed…

Weighing the cost of increasing Saudi heritage tourism

Credit: Abdulmohsen Alahmadi The impact of tourism development at the Al-Hijr Archaeological Site, decreed Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, has been significant since the Saudi Vision 2030 strategy was launched in 2016, which positioned heritage tourism sites as important catalysts in the nation's long-term transition to a post-oil economy.…

Review: Chillies, Chhana, Rasa – Heritage Foods of Bengal by Nina M Furstenau

A search for her roots brings food historian Nina Mukherjee Furstenau to Bengal, and what better way can there be to do so but through its food? In Kolkata she rediscovers the ‘melting pot’ of cultures that gives the city its specific identity. The collection of recipes gathered from the author’s family and friends bears evidence to this, since it includes not only traditional Bengali recipes from Bengal and Bangladesh such as kosha mangsho, machher kalia, chingri pithey, mango chutney and patishapta but also colonial…

Researchers aim X-rays at century-old plant secretions for insight into Aboriginal Australian cultural heritage

Century-old plant exudate samples in amber jars. Researchers mapped the chemistries of these samples using high-energy photons. Scientists can analyze other historical artifact chemistries by applying this technique in the future. Credit: Flinders University, South Australia, Kaurna Country For tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal Australians have created some of the world's most striking artworks. Today their work…

BTS to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes and celebrate AANHPI heritage month with US President Joe Biden

They will discuss Asian inclusion and representation and will address anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination which have become more prominent issues in recent yearsBTS. Pic/AFPPopular South Korean Grammy-nominated band BTS will be joining US President Joe Biden at the White House on May 31 to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes and also to celebrate AANHPI heritage month.They will discuss Asian inclusion and representation and will address anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination which have become more prominent issues in…

Must-Visit Indian Railways’ Museums With 169 Years of Heritage on Display

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY 2022: Indian Railways completed 169 years of service to the nation last month. India’s first passenger train ran on April 16, 1853, from Bori Bunder to Thane covering a distance of 34-km. One of the most preferred modes of transport for the people of India, the national transporter is not just a rail network, but a journey of memories, stories, and unforgettable moments. Railways’ rich heritage is well-reserved in various museums across the country. On International Museum Day today, here’s a look…

Heritage minister promises to ‘modernize’ CRTC so it can regulate Big Tech

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics Canada 'Some argue that the CRTC ... lacks the expertise and resources to deal with this new legislation. Basically ... the CRTC doesn't get the internet,' Rodriguez said. 'Trust me, I hear these concerns' Publishing date: May 17, 2022  •  24 minutes ago  •  3 minute read  •  Join the conversation Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press/File Article content Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez…

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with these stellar games

While the video game industry has a long history in Asian countries like China, Japan, and Korea, it’s important to note that Asian Americans have also played a major role in the development community since the industry’s conception. Asian American creators have helped craft some of the most unique, innovative, and influential games of the past decade, especially when it comes to groundbreaking indies. In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we wanted to highlight some of the best indie games from Asian…