Asian Art and Culture Beyond the Individual: How Cohort-Based Development is Transforming Early Career Research September 27, 2026 rifanmuazin The pilot round of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Early Career Researcher (ECR) Fellowships has yielded more than just academic outputs; it has provided compelling evidence that collective…
Eastern Heritage and History The Words That Shaped an Empire: Classical Historian Catharine Edwards Brings the Life and Brutal Death of Cicero to Light September 27, 2026 rifanmuazin When the celebrated Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero was assassinated in December of 43 BCE, his executioners did not merely end his life; they subjected his body to a gruesome…
Eastern Heritage and History Untold Stories of 9/11: New Book "Ash and Honor" Examines the Devastating Attacks Through the Eyes of Those on the Front Lines September 26, 2026 rifanmuazin Twenty-five years after the tragic events that reshaped modern history, a new book titled Ash and Honor by author Jeffrey Robinson offers a meticulous, minute-by-minute account of the military, national…
Asian Art and Culture Beyond the Gallery: How V&A East’s ‘upperground’ Residency is Redefining the Museum Experience September 25, 2026 rifanmuazin On a typical Thursday afternoon, the quiet hum of a museum is usually punctuated only by the soft footfalls of visitors or the hushed tones of guided tours. However, at…
Eastern Heritage and History Unvarnished History: Bill O’Reilly and Josh Hammer’s New Book Dives Into the Complex Truths and Mythology of American Presidents September 25, 2026 rifanmuazin In their latest literary collaboration, Confronting America, authors Bill O’Reilly and Josh Hammer argue that contemporary Americans have lost sight of the fundamental values that built the nation into a…
Asian Art and Culture Digital Design Weekend Returns to V&A South Kensington: Exploring Ecology, Care, and the Future of Technology September 25, 2026 rifanmuazin The Victoria and Albert Museum’s celebrated Digital Design Weekend is set to return to the V&A South Kensington from 18 to 20 September 2026. As a cornerstone of the museum’s…
Eastern Heritage and History Unveiling the Man Behind the Legend: New Book Explores the World of Alexander the Great on the Eve of the Battle of Issus September 25, 2026 rifanmuazin For centuries, Alexander the Great has stood as one of history’s most compelling figures—a wide-eyed boy from the rugged hills of Macedon who conquered the majority of the known world…
Asian Art and Culture V&A Staff Set for Industrial Action Following Breakdown in Negotiations September 24, 2026 rifanmuazin The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is facing significant operational uncertainty after members of the Prospect and PCS trade unions voted to undertake industrial action in August 2026. The decision,…
Asian Art and Culture The Living Legacy: How Bequests Shape the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Extraordinary Collection September 22, 2026 rifanmuazin For the past twelve years, my tenure as a V&A tour guide has been defined by a continuous process of discovery. Every time I walk through the hallowed, cavernous galleries…
Tea Culture and Ceremonies Celebrating Global Heritage: A Journey Across the World’s Premier Tea Regions September 22, 2026 rifanmuazin Happy International Tea Day! For those who may be checking their calendars with a sense of déjà vu, it is true: tea enthusiasts have two official days to celebrate their…