Showing 1 - 10 of 27
Only in Korea
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/11/2023
» When the temperature dropped below 20C recently, South Korea was in its full autumn foliage season, which gives rise to visually stunning natural scenes. As our bus set out to Museum San, which is located in the town of Gyeonggi, I noticed that the trees had started to drop their leaves in preparation for winter, resulting in vibrantly yellow, red and orange hues on both sides of the winding hilly roads.
Row in Germany over Benin bronzes
AFP, Published on 10/06/2023
» BERLIN: In a move that many hailed as a salve for the historic wounds between Europe and Africa, Germany last December returned 22 artefacts, looted during the colonial era, to what is now Nigeria.
Plan your next trip to Hong Kong using horoscopes
Life, Published on 01/12/2022
» The Hong Kong government introduced particular policies earlier this month that allows tourists travelling in tour groups to visit designated destinations, such as theme parks, museums, and temples. Those who are in the planning stages of the New Year’s Eve celebration in Hong Kong but are stuck for ideas might create their itinerary based on their horoscope sign to uplift their spirits.
Israeli researchers find opium residue in 3,500-year-old pottery
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» YEHUD, Isarel: Israeli archaeologists said Tuesday they had discovered opium residue in 3,500-year-old pottery pieces, providing evidence to support the theory that the drug was used in ancient burial rituals.
Hong Kong looks to boost tourism with new campaign
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/05/2022
» As the fifth wave of Covid-19 fades and life returns to normal, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) recently unveiled a revitalisation strategy to highlight Hong Kong's fresh views and open the door to travellers.
Egypt unveils five ancient tombs in Saqqara necropolis
AFP, Published on 20/03/2022
» SAQQARA, Egypt: Egypt unveiled Saturday five ancient Pharaonic tombs at the Saqqara archaeological site south of Cairo, the latest in a series of landmark discoveries in the area.
United States returns pillaged skull, golden objects to France
AFP, Published on 04/03/2022
» WASHINGTON: The United States has returned a set of illegally obtained artifacts, including a skull from the Parisian catacombs and golden ingots from an Atlantic shipwreck, to their rightful owner -- the French state.
Lop Buri's strategic significance examined
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/01/2022
» A key archaeological site in Lop Buri's Khok Samrong district, Promtin town epitomises the significance of the central province and its uniqueness as a place where human settlement has continued, from the pre-historic era, for thousands of years. The town is to be the highlight of a seminar to take place on Jan 30, from 9am-12.30pm in Phra Phetracha Room, at Thepsastri Rajabhat University in Lop Buri.
Egypt unveils Pharaonic 'Rams Road' at Karnak Temple
AFP, Published on 26/11/2021
» LUXOR: Egypt unveiled on Thursday a road lined with hundreds of ram-headed sphinx statues dating back more than 3,000 years, in a grandiose night-time ceremony at Karnak Temple in archaeologically-rich Luxor.
Dreams of the City of Light
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 26/08/2021
» The City of Light (La Ville-Lumière) will play host to the Olympic Games in 2024, and the French capital's colours will be on display to lure sports lovers from all over the world.