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Future Belongs to Green Construction: Sampath Kumar Paspunoori Explains One of the Key Trends in the Construction Industry
Sampath Kumar Paspunoori, a construction manager with vast experience in public and private projects in the position of Capital Program Manager at Alexandria City, published a scientific article on green construction and has vast experience in implementing green technologies in practice. 
Ancient Greek Statue at British Museum Targeted in Recent Fossil Fuel Protest
Just Stop Oil staged a protest at the British Museum, dressing an ancient Greek statue in a high-vis jacket to raise awareness about the risks of fossil fuel dependency and its potential impact on global food security. 
Massive Beijing Library Wins 2024 ‘Public Library of the Year,’ Topping Sydney’s Yellamundie
The Beijing Library won the Public Library of the Year award over Sydney's Yellamundie Library due to its impressive scale, nature-integrated design, and strong commitment to sustainability. 
Chinese Sculpture Faces Backlash Over ‘Ugly’ Statue of Olympic Gold Medalist
China's tribute statue for Olympic gold medalist Quan Hongchan has sparked widespread criticism from citizens, who find the bronze sculpture poorly crafted and unrecognizable. 
19th Century Ethiopian Shield Returns Home After Near Sale in Ohio Exhibit
The Maqdala Shield, looted from Ethiopia in 1868, will be returned after its display in Ohio, thanks to negotiations by the Royal Ethiopian Trust. 
Dutch Museum Mistakes Dented Beer Can Artwork for Trash, Recovers It in Bin Search
A Dutch museum mistakenly discarded an artwork of hand-painted beer cans, later recovering it from a bin after curator found it missing. 
Mega 'Rizhao Center' Project in China Promises to be a Modern Hub for Residences and Businesses
The Rizhao Center, a mega architectural project in China standing 485 meters tall with 94 floors, is set to be completed in 2028 and aims to transform the city's skyline into a modern, sustainable urban hub. 
Vincent Van Gogh’s 1888 ‘Sunflowers’ Art Vandalists to Receive Lengthy Jail Time
Just Stop Oil protestors who threw tomato soup at Van Gogh's 1888 Sunflowers painting have been sentenced to prison, with Phoebe Plummer receiving two years and three months and Anna Holland 20 months. 
Ai Weiwei Porcelain Sculpture Destroyed During Exhibition in Italy; Suspect Arrested
A Czech man intentionally destroyed Ai Weiwei’s porcelain sculpture during an exhibition in Italy, and security is investigating how he entered the invite-only event. 
Extinct Animal Predating Dinosaurs Discovered in South African Cave Art
A South African cave painting may depict an extinct animal that lived over 200 million years ago, predating formal scientific discovery by 10 years. 
Queen Victoria's 14th-Century Villa Palmieri Listed for Over $55 Million—Here's Why It's For Sale
Queen Victoria's former holiday home, Villa Palmieri, is now on the market for $55 million, offering 43,000 square feet of historic luxury in the hills of Florence. Ancient Bronze Funerary Bed From 530 BCE Returned to Turkey After Illegal Excavation
The Getty Museum returned an ancient bronze funerary bed to Turkey after it was found to have been illegally excavated and sold with falsified provenance records. 
British Museum Plans $1.3 Billion Overhaul to Digitize 8 Million Items After Recent Theft Scandal
The British Museum's new director, Nicholas Cullinan, plans a $1.3 billion transformation to digitize its collection and restore its reputation after a major artifact theft scandal. 
Banksy’s ‘Girl With Balloon’ Artwork Thieves to Be Charged with Burglary
Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ artwork was stolen from Grove Gallery in London, with the thieves set to face burglary charges in court on October 9. 
Apple Reveals Futuristic and Environment-Friendly Design for Upcoming Observatory Park
This week, Apple revealed its futuristic, eco-friendly Observatory Park, designed for product showcases and seamlessly integrated into the natural landscape at their Cupertino headquarters. 
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