Tag: Preservation
Marilyn Monroe’s House Designated as Los Angeles Landmark by Council Vote
Marilyn Monroe's former house in Los Angeles has been designated as a local historical landmark by the City Council after a lengthy battle to save it from demolition. The Spanish Colonial-style house where the...
Uncovering 35 Glass Bottles of Cherries Hidden at George Washington’s Home
Archaeologists working on a restoration project at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate made a fascinating discovery in the cellar. They found 35 glass bottles, most of which were intact and filled with perfectly preserved...
Acropolis closed during hottest hours in Greece’s earliest heatwave on record
The Acropolis, which is the most popular tourist site in Greece, had to shut down during the hottest hours of Wednesday due to the earliest heatwave on record in the country. The culture ministry...