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Who was Amir Temur? The empire builder of Central Asia
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From conqueror to cultural icon, Amir Temur built cities, fostered knowledge, and left a timeless mark on Central Asia.
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'America's original hero': Trump makes Columbus Day a national holiday
The US president has reinstated Columbus Day as a national holiday to honour the explorer's legacy but the move has also reignited the debate about the origins of Columbus and the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Pioneering French digital exhibition explores Titanic's historic past
A new immersive exhibition, billed as a first in France, is offering a voyage on the Titanic. The show, at La Sucrière in Lyon, has been developed by Tempora, Exhibition hub and Fever. Jean-Philippe Liabot took a trip back in time aboard the legendary liner.
Modern Nomads
Kazakhstan plans immersive tourism at iconic Soviet-era spaceport
In partnership with MDQ
Kazakhstan is transforming launch sites at the world’s first cosmodrome into a tourism hub, aiming to attract 50,000 visitors by 2029 with glamping, hotels, and a children’s camp at the birthplace of human spaceflight.
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Celebrating the 80-year legacy of Mike, ‘The Headless Wonder Chicken’
On this day, 80 years ago, a farmer beheaded a chicken in Colorado, US. Hold the press! However, the strange thing is that the animal refused to die. The bird became known as Mike, and he survived for longer than you may think. How, why, and what of it? Here’s everything you need to know.
