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A tourist at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence damaged an 18th-century painting while taking a selfie, leading to the exhibition's temporary closure for repairs. The incident highlights increasing issues with visitors causing harm to artworks for social media content, prompting the museum to implement stricter rules and pursue legal action against the offender.
Notre-Dame Cathedral, a medieval Gothic masterpiece and France's most visited site before its closure, is set to reopen on December 8, marking five years since a devastating fire. The cathedral, deeply intertwined with French history, has witnessed significant events like the French Revolution and World War II. Notable facts include its construction on four previous churches, its architecture reflecting the Golden Ratio, and its transformation into a "Temple of Reason" during the Revolution. It also served as the site for the first Estates-General and the conversion of poet Paul Claudel.
A study published in Nature Communications reveals that Indigenous networks and land management practices were crucial in the spread of peaches across North America, challenging the narrative that Spanish explorers were solely responsible. Radiocarbon dating and historical document analysis show that peaches were widespread in Indigenous settlements by 1620, facilitated by the integration of Spanish and Indigenous trade networks. The research highlights the significant role of Indigenous communities in cultivating and diversifying peach varieties, which became integral to their culture and history.
The Palace of Aigai, the ancient coronation site of Alexander the Great, has been reopened to the public after a 16-year restoration project costing 20 million euros. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated the 4th century BC site, emphasizing its global significance and its role in confirming the Greek identity of Macedonia. The palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is expected to be a significant tourist attraction, aligning with Greece's efforts to invest in its historical sites for tourism revenue.
The Palace of Aigai, the site where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king over 2,300 years ago, has fully reopened in northern Greece after a 16-year renovation costing over 20 million euros. The palace, built during the reign of Alexander's father, Philip II, was the largest building of classical Greece and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The restoration included reassembling marble columns and intricate mosaics, revealing the grandeur of the ancient Macedonian capital. The site, which also includes royal tombs discovered in the 1970s, will be open to the public.