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Cultural heritage institutions (CHIs) such as museums, libraries, and archives, carry the important public-interest mission of providing access to the heritage in their collections. Their mission is grounded in broad public access and extensive human engagement, the existence of a vibrant cultural commons, and heritage enjoyed as a shared resource. CHIs understand that, as a…

Burberry will double down on its 170th anniversary celebration this fall with a new display at the Victoria and Albert Museum, dedicated to the heritage brand’s hero product: the trenchcoat

Global researchers have launched the World Diet Initiative to document and study “heritage” diets from various communities before they disappear. The team from 12 countries will examine traditional diets among Maasai, Ethiopian, and Indian communities that have historically correlated with lower rates of chronic illnesses like diabetes.