#India #CulturalHeritage #HistoricalRecords

'The Abhilekh Patal Portal for Access to Archives and Learning is an initiative of the National Archives of India aimed at making its vast repository of archival records easily accessible to the public with just a click. '

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PM Modi says over 20 crore historical records now accessible online through Abhilekh Patal portal

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the National Archives of India has created a unique digital database through its dedicated Abhilekh Patal Portal, enabling access to over 20 crore invaluable documents related to India's history.

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IANS: PM Modi says over 20 crore historical records now accessible online through Abhilekh Patal portal . “Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the National Archives of India has created a unique digital database through its dedicated Abhilekh Patal Portal, enabling access to over 20 crore invaluable documents related to India’s history.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/27/pm-modi-says-over-20-crore-historical-records-now-accessible-online-through-abhilekh-patal-portal-ians/
Africa: Black British Music Takes Centre Stage As London's V&A East Opens Doors: [RFI] London - More than 125 years of black music in Britain is being celebrated in the inaugural exhibition at the new V&A East museum in Stratford, London. RFI was at the opening to explore how music from Africa, the Caribbean and North America merged to make a distinctly British sound. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSF4CK #BlackBritishMusic #BritishMusic #AfricaMusic #VAEast #CulturalHeritage
Haenyeo at the Sunset by Mauricio Sobalvarro

Haenyeo at the Sunset Digital Art by Mauricio Sobalvarro

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Looking at armor behind glass is fine, but feeling the ground shake during a #jousting tournament in a small village is way better. These local #medieval events pull you right into the past with roasting meats and heavy wool cloaks. I mapped out a few lesser-known #historical gatherings across the continent.

#travel #historynerd #culturalheritage

https://europa.tips/en/hidden-medieval-festivals-europe

8 Hidden Medieval Festivals Across Europe

Beyond the big names: 8 lesser known medieval festivals across Europe. Most are free, all are authentic. From France and Finland to Denmark and Italy.

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Kyiv Independent: EU sanctions Russian cultural figures involved with illegal archaeological excavations in occupied Crimea. “In a move to underscore its commitment to Ukraine’s cultural heritage, the European Union on April 23 included four Russian cultural figures in its 20th sanctions package for their roles in archaeological excavations in occupied Crimea.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/26/kyiv-independent-eu-sanctions-russian-cultural-figures-involved-with-illegal-archaeological-excavations-in-occupied-crimea/
Kyiv Independent: EU sanctions Russian cultural figures involved with illegal archaeological excavations in occupied Crimea

Kyiv Independent: EU sanctions Russian cultural figures involved with illegal archaeological excavations in occupied Crimea. “In a move to underscore its commitment to Ukraine’s cultural heri…

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PetaPixel: Antigravity Is Preserving Historical Sites in 3D Using its 360° Drone. “Antigravity has announced Project Eternal, a global initiative unveiled following the International Day for Monuments and Sites, aimed at preserving cultural heritage through advanced imaging and Gaussian Splatting. The project brings together drone technology, panoramic capture systems, and 3D reconstruction […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/25/petapixel-antigravity-is-preserving-historical-sites-in-3d-using-its-360-drone/
PetaPixel: Antigravity Is Preserving Historical Sites in 3D Using its 360° Drone

PetaPixel: Antigravity Is Preserving Historical Sites in 3D Using its 360° Drone. “Antigravity has announced Project Eternal, a global initiative unveiled following the International Day for …

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