Realistic or not, long-buried questions of Eritrea’s history are being dug up and re-examined. Further havoc may yet spring from such bloodstained soil https://t.co/sIzEYAlsL9 ...

Who are the heroes of South Korea’s history and who are the villains? Who built its democracy and who betrayed it?These are the questions that divide the country. 1843 met two popular historians with radically different views https://t.co/djeGtN2lPX ...

There is no falser version of history than herstory ...

Hwang Hyun-pil and Jeon Han-gil have never met. But the celebrity teachers represent the competing views of history that have divided South Korea since last year's martial-law decree https://t.co/7WV0GGcmS7 ...

Recourse to history may not normally be a vote winner, but it continues to resonate for many Czechs https://t.co/PsQ1Ri1ZMa ...

[Applause] If history is made up of facts, why do different people remember the same event so differently. We often grow up thinking history is a collection of truths, things that definitely happened and we all collectively agree on them. But when we start to research specific events, we often find that this is not always the case.The same story can be told and remembered from multiple different perspectives depending on who is telling the story. History is often seen as objective, but how far can we consid ...

Korea had been a unified country for almost 1,300 years before it was divided along a line with no real significance to its people. These maps explain its borders https://t.co/ErNQxm2Uth ...

Historians have long debated the exact founding date of New York. But the year itself is less important than using the occasion to reflect on its fascinating history https://t.co/wiaA1BaSFi ...

Historians have long debated the exact founding date of New York. But the year itself is less important than using the occasion to reflect on its fascinating history https://t.co/e5uiCXcYxi ...

Architectural History & Preservation - Ancient Indian education systems like the Gurukul system emphasized holistic learning, encompassing life skills, moral values, and spiritual development [3] - Nalanda University, established in the 5th century CE, was an international university housing over 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers, attracting scholars from across Asia [6][7] - The decline of Nalanda University occurred around the 12th century due to invasion, resulting in the destruction of its infrastructure and a vast library containing approximately 9 million books [8] - Excavations at sites like Fanigiri reveal intricate stone carvings and architectural elements from the 1st century CE, highlighting the art and culture of the time [15] Restoration & Material Science - Traditional lime mortar, used for thousands of years, is presented as a primary building material, contrasting with the more recent adoption of cement in 1904 in India [21][22][23] - The industry emphasizes the importance of using original materials and techniques in restoration projects to preserve the integrity of age-old structures [21][23] - Initial restoration attempts using cement were unsuccessful, highlighting the need for traditional materials like lime mortar [23] Cultural Significance & Future Implications - Architecture plays a crucial role in preserving culture through art, serving as a reliable means of transferring cultural data to future generations [20] - Forgotten architectural forms represent not only physical structures but also lost systems, languages, values, and ways of learning [24] - Restoring ancient structures and preserving forgotten forms can inspire the present and shape the future by reminding us of past knowledge, design, and education [26]