Tag: treasures
South Korea reveals names of panda twin ‘treasures’
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Read more about the story: https://sc.mp/a2nv A lucky group of South Koreans got their first close-up look at the nation’s new pair of baby giant pandas on October 12, 2023. During the event at Everland theme park outside the capital Seoul, the pandas were formally named Rui Bao and Hui Bao – meaning “wise treasure” and…
Can Ukraine's artistic treasures be saved from war? – BBC News
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, efforts to protect Ukraine’s cultural heritage are stepped up. A local museum and its art works in Ivankiv, north-west of Kyiv, has been burned down by Russian forces, according to reports. The country is home to seven Unesco heritage sites, including the St Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv with its golden domes and stunning Byzantine fresco of the Virgin…