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Cultural Preservation

Front view of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, showcasing its two iconic bell towers, detailed Gothic architecture, and the large circular rose window, with trees in the foreground and a cloudy sky above.

The Second Life of Notre Dame: Microsoft Backs a Digital Resurrection

In 2018, Yves Ubelmann declined to digitize Notre Dame. Months later, it burned. Now, with Microsoft's backing, his startup Iconem is building a photorealistic "digital twin" of the Parisian cathedral—one that can track structural cracks, aid restorations and reveal hidden details to the public. The partnership also underscores a new ambition: making A.I. multilingual before it rewrites the world in English.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
The ancient neolithic monument of Stonehenge near Amesbury is viewed from a hot air balloon on September 7, 2016 in Wiltshire, England. To mark the 30th anniversary of Stonehenge becoming a World Heritage Site, English Heritage has launched a competition offering members of the public the chance of a hot balloon ride which allows the chance to see a unique view of Stonehenge within in a wider prehistoric landscape but also the see the recent changes to its setting in recent years including the removal of the A344 and the old car park.

Is a Proposed Tunnel Under Stonehenge a Threat to Humanity’s History?

Building a tunnel under the 5,000-year-old stones could mean the destruction of important archaeological sites nearby.
By Alanna Martinez
Vikings on the History Channel.

How 3-D Printing Is Bringing ‘Vikings’ History to Life

For its super-sized fourth season, History Channel is giving 'Vikings' fans a chance to win 3D-printed versions of the plunder that lured real life vikings to England's shores.
By Alanna Martinez

The XOXOC Project, Supporting Small Farms and Local Tradition in Mexico

By Valentina Rice
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