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Skyscrapers of Babel: How Ancient Mesopotamia Shaped the Modern City

In the early 20th century, architects and artists like Hugh Ferriss drew on the myths and monuments of ancient Babylon to imagine futuristic skylines—melding ziggurats with modernism in a visionary blend of the past and the possible.

Worldwide Olympic Partner TCL joins Olympic Museum Donors’ Wall

22 June 2025 – Worldwide Olympic Partner TCL has joined the Donors’ Wall at the Olympic Museum, with a commemorative stone unveiled during a ceremony in Lausanne to mark its generous support. IOC President Thomas Bach and President-elect Kirsty Coventry attended the ceremony,…

Cayman: Protect Our Future Is Protecting Our Past

From Protect Our Future Cayman The Cayman Islands are home to some of the world’s most unique natural wonders. Yet, an equally important part of our heritage is quietly disappearing: our historic homes. Protect Our Future is proud to release…

Cayman Seafarers’ Register – Call for Seafaring Artefacts

Celebrate Cayman is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition at the Seafarers’ Registry Launch, showcasing the rich maritime heritage of the Cayman Islands. The community is invited to contribute cherished seafaring artefacts to help bring the exhibitions to life.  What We’re Looking For: How…

IOC President−elect shares her vision for the Olympic Movement with her leadership about to begin

Kirsty Coventry 19 June, 2025 – IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry has been speaking about her vision for The Olympic Movement, as she prepares to officially lead the organisation from June 23. Coventry is creating history by becoming the first female, and first African,…

How Inclusionary Social Movements Succeed

By Colin Greer and Eric Laursen Colin Greer is the president of the New World Foundation. He was formerly a CUNY professor, a founding editor of Social Policy magazine, a contributing editor at Parade magazine for almost 20 years, and the author…

What Motivates People to Move Megaliths?

By Andrew Califf Author Bio: Andrew Califf is an archaeologist and anthropologist interested in how people interact with the natural world. He has covered environmental conservation and Indigenous rights stories and conducted archaeological topographic analysis research in remote regions. Credit Line: This…

Did you vote today? Best of Cayman 2025

From Cayman Islands National Museum  Continue Voting for Us – Best of Cayman 2025! Hello Museum Supporter, The Best of Cayman 2025 voting is open, and the Cayman Islands National Museum is nominated under Activities & Entertainment > Heritage Site. We’d really appreciate your vote—it…

Verde Scandal: the genesis of an Automobili Lamborghini color

Lamborghini The story of this hue between reality and legend Sant’Agata Bolognese, 11 June 2025 – Without a doubt, one of the characteristics of Automobili Lamborghini most appreciated by its customers is the strong attention to customization. The House of Sant’Agata,…