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_Psycho-Cosmocide Studies, Kurumbi Wone Working Paper Series No.11, (2026)_. 2026This paper develops the Eight Atlases of Human Existence as a theoretical framework within the Psycho-Cosmocide paradigm — a decolonial philosophy concerned with the systematic destruction of indigenous cosmologies, consciousness, and existential architecture under colonial domination. The eight atlases — Physical/Ma…

Observed annually on May 25, Africa Day commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963, now the African Union . Established during a period marked by independence movements across the continent, the day recognizes not only political solidarity but also the cultural, social, and intellectual histories that continue to shape African societies today. Within architecture and u…

Twenty years after its ideation, Herzog & de Meuron 's controversial Tour Triangle in Paris is reaching completion. The triangular, all-glass tower located in the city's 15th arrondissement topped out at 42 stories on April 24, 2026. The project's progress was marked by opposition, financial roadblocks, and legal disputes before construction began in 2022 . The 180-meter tower is now the third-ta…

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1057/s41599-026-07770-3 Between resistance and regulation: the changing field of small theater festivals in contemporary China

_Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences_ 23 (1):5-21. 2020Geography has received great attention since the 19th century. Kant established it as a discipline which resulted in the development of geographical equipment. Consequently, surveying projects were launched in England. This paper argues that Friel’s Translations depicts the extinction of the Irish culture, done by the Army’s impl…

Backlash grows among European staff against radical cuts to pay off Covid-era debt, with some accusing council of ‘colonial attitude’ The historic Palacete building at 31 Paseo del General Martínez Campos in Madrid’s upmarket Chamberí district has been home to the British Council in Spain for about 70 years. About 5,000 students each year pass through its 35 classrooms, learning English, attendin…

Abstract: This study examines the therapeutic potential of museums in India, investigating how cultural institutions can address mental health challenges through five therapeutic modalities: music, art, poetry, spiritual, and nature-based interventions. A qualitative secondary research design was employed, synthesising international scholarship, institutional reports, and documented case studies …

On a visit to the UK, Sydney-based reporter James Woodford visited an archaeological site that was on his bucket list – and experienced a very special moment as the sun set

Study of ivory use in the early medieval world is revealing fresh insights into how this material was viewed. The results have important implications for our understanding of the scale of the trade, and its impact on the elephants it exploited, as Rowan S English and Julia Steding explain.

At the American Museum of Natural History, an expansive range of medals, trophies and other keepsakes, showcase nearly 150 years of US sports history “You play to win the game,” Herm Edwards, the former NFL coach, once philosophized. In sports, the ring is the thing – and if not that then a medal, cup or some other decorative keepsake imbued with the history and prestige of a championship. Fans s…

A prehistoric Pyrenees cave may have been an early copper-processing camp repeatedly used for thousands of years, with archaeologists also uncovering child remains and symbolic jewelry. Archaeologists working high in the eastern Pyrenees have uncovered evidence that a prehistoric cave may have been used for early copper processing. The site contains numerous hearths filled with [...]

If you missed yesterday’s webinar on archaeology for remembrance, it is now available on demand! Drawing from applied case studies in African Diaspora archaeology and Restorative Justice archaeology practice, this session reframes archaeology as not only a compliance-driven process but as a collaborative tool for remembrance, accountability, and ethical engagement. Participants will learn how to …

Are you passionate about arts, culture, communications, and international collaboration? The 2026 EUNIC Netherlands Internship is now officially open for applications, offering students and recent graduates a remarkable opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with European cultural institutes and embassy cultural departments across the Netherlands. This internship is ideal for individuals…

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Published online: 18 May 2026; doi:10.1057/s41599-026-07149-4 A brief historical overview of the tie-dyeing method and brown printed silk in the Tang Dynasty

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Published online: 18 May 2026; doi:10.1057/s41599-026-07584-3 Topological approaches to the study of Seljuk architectural ornaments: insights from a mosque, madrasa, and palace in Anatolia

Researchers discovered the copy of the 1,300-year-old poem lurking inside a historical text in an Italian library

_The Bulletin of the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (Jordan)_ 1 (1):113-126. 2023This paper focuses on the Vatican II Council and changing the Catholic Church’s lenses regarding the Jews, an aggiornamento with a huge theological shift led by three different Popes and directly impacted the improvement of relations between both religions. It also deals with a particular historical figure, …

In Paula Rodríguez’s impressionistic documentary, an academic’s South American travelogue brings the painful story of a proud Indigenous society to life Between 1862 and 1885, the Mapuche Indigenous people rose up to defend their homeland against invading outsiders. For these acts of bravery, they were deported, tortured and massacred at the hands of the Chilean and Argentinian military. These pa…

Between 2005 and 2021, French photographers Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre developed a long-term project titled Theaters . Recently exhibited at KYOTOGRAPHIE 2026 , the work documents a phenomenon that continues to unfold gradually around the world: the decline of infrastructure originally designed for public entertainment in the early twentieth century. Theaters , cinemas, and performance venue…