Environment, Heritage
A Knot in Time
Whether they are tied into place as the weaver’s imagination wanders, or aligned in code-like calculations, the minuscule knots of a carpet narrate tales of an ancient craft and those who keep it alive.
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Culture, Heritage
Fragments of Heaven
The breathtaking beauty of ancient mosaics is as unique as it is stunning. Not only does a mosaic make for a grand overall picture, look closely and you will find that each tile is a miniature work of art in itself – some no bigger than a few millimetres across.
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Environment
The Great Flood
Legends and stories of waters rising high and deluging the lands are recorded and passed down through the generations by a number of cultures across Asia.
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Care
No One’s Fault (and Everyone’s)
Kashmir’s worst earthquake claimed 87,350: sub-standard construction, less than rigorous disaster planning and stalled rescue attempts all took a fatal toll.
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