Keggy the Keg emerged as Dartmouth's mascot in 2003, created by a humor magazine after the university dropped its previous nickname and symbol, incorporating a quirky identity that reflects modern culture.
Katsuyo Aoki's work embodies intense rococo ornamentation, challenging perceptions of beauty and spirituality through the lavish excesses of human creativity and mortality.
Crafted on travertine slabs from the late 1st century BC to the 1st century AD, the artwork was stolen from Pompeii by a Nazi German officer during World War II. It was handed over by the heirs of a deceased German citizen who received it as a gift from a Wehrmacht captain.
The Bruder Klaus Field Chapel, designed by Peter Zumthor, illustrates how locally sourced materials and manual techniques can shape architectural experience and embed cultural significance in a space.
Haiti's once-illustrious Hotel Oloffson, a beloved Gothic gingerbread building that inspired books, hosted parties and attracted visitors from Mick Jagger to Haitian presidents, has been burned down by gangs.
In Moroccan culture, the concept of the square has always held deep social and cultural significance. It wasn't just about celebrating a football match; it was about bringing that same Moroccan spirit of togetherness, pride and passion to one of the world's most famous landmarks.
The rooster represents courage and national pride in France, serving as a cultural symbol that embodies bravery, heritage, and an emblem for various historical contexts.
In Germany, Ascension Day is sometimes simply called Christi Himmelfahrt, which reflects its religious significance and connection to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
We're seeing a wonderful recovery of these culturally significant species in their natural habitat, showcasing successful conservation efforts and the resilience of wildlife in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges.
"When you let go of a lantern in the air or in the water, you let go of your feelings behind it," said attendee Charles Mendoza, who drove to the event from West Covina. Anything that's been weighing your thoughts, "you just let it go."
"First of all, one should use Indian or Ceylonese tea. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised nowadays - it is economical, and one can drink it without milk - but there is not much stimulation in it."
In particular, the frequent fires and earthquakes that impacted the city and the insurrections that typically started from the Hippodrome and spread to the city caused damage to the Hippodrome in places; however, things were patched up, and the Hippodrome continued to serve its citizens and its emperor.
His words stung worse than any missed smash. Here's the truth: Badminton is serious. But American colleges, clinging to a dusty playbook that values football stadiums over cultural relevance, seem unwilling to see it.
