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Snowfall in the historical centre of Rome

An all-night snowfall gave the capital with an uncommon and different appearance. Rome, Italy. 4th February 2012

by Riccardo Budini in Italy on 04/02/2012

Politics

Political Context of the "Archaeological Macedonia 2011" Exhibition

The Archaeological Macedonia 2011 exhibition was held in the capital with various pieces on display including ancient Hellenic architectural objects...

by Vasil Gligorov in Macedonia on 28/12/2011

Arts & Entertainment

Temple Bar's Meeting House Square to reopen with new canopy - Dublin

Following the installation of four new giant canopy covers, Temple Bar's Meeting House Square is set to reopen. The first public event at the...

by Brendan Donnelly in Ireland on 08/12/2011

BREAKING NEWS

04/02/2012 - Snowfall in the historical centre of Rome - Italy - An all-night snowfall gave the capital...
28/12/2011 - Political Context of the "Archaeological Macedonia 2011" Exhibition - Macedonia - The Archaeological Macedonia 2011...
08/12/2011 - Temple Bar's Meeting House Square to reopen with new canopy - Dublin - Ireland - Following the installation of four new...
23/11/2011 - Discovery challenges viewpoint on construction of Western Wall - Israel - Coins dated 17/18 CE were discovered...
09/08/2011 - Silwan: The story of a divided town - Jerusalem - Israel - Silwan, a divided town, lies just...
20/07/2011 - Lead by Arab nations UNESCO blunders once again - Jerusalem - Israel - Adopting a Jordanian initiative, and...
20/07/2011 - UNESCO calls Israel to halt Archaeological Excavations in Jerusalem - Israel - Excavations around Mount Temple are...
22/07/2010 - Israel Pulls The Wraps Off Major Museum Facelift - Israel - After three years and 100 million U.S....
21/07/2010 - Israel Museum Set to Reopen After 3 Year Facelift - Israel - Israel's national museum, the...
12/07/2010 - Mock Graves set up for Netanyahu by Hareidim - Israel - Mock Graves, set up for Netanyahu and...

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The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem
The Western Wall tunnel is an underground tunnel exposing the Western Wall in its full length. The tunnel is adjacent to the Western Wall and is located under buildings of the Old City ...
Hezekiah's Tunnel in Jerusalem
The City of David is a long and narrow six-hectare ridge that stretches to the south of the Temple Mount, outside the Old City of Jerusalem. 9th February 2012
Views of Mexico's archaeological zone of Tula
Tula is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 305.8 square km, and as of 2005, the municipality had a total p...
Snowfall in the historical centre of Rome
An all-night snowfall gave the capital with an uncommon and different appearance. Rome, Italy. 4th February 2012
US Ambassador Cameron Munter visits in high Security level
US Ambassador Cameron Munter visits archeological site "Moen jo Daro" along with his wife and a Karachi embassy commissioner. Despite a high security risk, he addressed the lo...
Visit to the archaeological site of Chimtu
Chemtou or Chimtou is an ancient site in northwestern Tunisia, located 20 km from the city of Jendouba, near the Algerian border. Ancient Simitthu, of the Roman period, is known for its...
Workers digging out the remains of 11 Japanese soldiers killed in Worl
Workers dig out the remains of 11 Japanese soldiers killed in World War II in the presence of a magistrate and police in Guwahati, India. 18th January 2012
Palestinians protest against creation of national park in Issawiya
Palestinians and activists protest against the Israeli decision to build a national park and garden in Issawiya over land, which the Palestinians claim is stolen. Jerusalem, Israel. 6th...
Political Context of the "Archaeological Macedonia 2011" Exhibition
The Archaeological Macedonia 2011 exhibition was held in the capital with various pieces on display including ancient Hellenic architectural objects unearthed in the former Yugoslav Rep...
Israel to create new tourism center at excavation site near Old City
View of the excavation site at the Mughrabi Gate, City of David, with the background of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Israeli officials said the site will be a new tourism stop. Jerusalem. 27th D...
Achill-henge project and surrounding Mystery
A number of people gathered on the Winter solstice to watch and celebrate the first ever solstice at Ireland's youngest monument, mysterious 'Achill-henge' on Achill Isla...
World's tallest brick minaret at the Qutab complex - Delhi
Qutb Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world was built to celebrate the victory of Mohammed Ghori over Rajput king, Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1192 AD. The UNESCO heritage site is loc...
Temple Bar's Meeting House Square to reopen with new canopy - Dublin
Following the installation of four new giant canopy covers, Temple Bar's Meeting House Square is set to reopen. The first public event at the venue will be the popular Temple Bar f...
Tim Smit, Founder of the Eden project giving an after dinner speech.
Tim Smit KBE, the former record producer and charismatic founder of the Eden Project and the Gardens of Heligan gave an after dinner speech at the Institute of Directors Annual Dinner a...
Discovery challenges viewpoint on construction of Western Wall
Coins dated 17/18 CE were discovered beneath the Western Wall of Temple Mount, providing scientific confirmation that the Western Wall and Robinson’s Arch construction were not complete...
Maha Nandi exhibit displayed in Surabaya
The Maha Nandi statue estimated to be worth US$ 6 million containing gold relics and representing the bull on which the Hindu god Lord Shiva rode, was exhibited for two days at the Sher...
The ruins of the Inca city Machu Picchu
The ruins of Machu Picchu are one of the biggest tourist attractions of South America. The good preserved inca city is located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level, 80 kilometres (50...
North American Pow Wow is performed - London
Traditional Canadian First Nation's culture and traditions were on display as First Nations people from across Canada and the United States performed a traditional Pow Wow at the M...
The Abandoned Palestinian village of Lifta
Abandoned Palestinian homes in Lifta. After a series of building plans in the region, all houses in the area are planned for demolition to make way for new neighbourhoods to expand the ...
Silwan: The story of a divided town - Jerusalem
Silwan, a divided town, lies just outside the walls of Jerusalem's Old City. The city is a predominantly Arab village with a sizable Jewish minority. Israel. 9th August 2011