When heritage becomes history

Article Abstract:

Ethnic groups often use the destruction of historial monuments as a strategy in disputes because it leaves the other side feeling devastated, as part of their history is lost. A feature of ethnic cleansing is to destroy an ethnic group's history. Academics can have a role in helping to keep historical buildings safe. The Blue Shield Commission has been established to help reduce the level of damage to historial sites. Buddhist statues have been saved by the Taleban in Afghanistan but in Kosovo and Bosnia troops have destroyed several monuments.

Ethnic relations, Military aspects, Historic buildings, War damage

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High life is in the blood

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the nature of adptation to high altitudes are examined, in particular in the case of Tibetan people living in the Andes Mountains at 4,000 meters above lea level. Biological adaptations to the environment are discovered, including a gene that boosts oxygen saturation in blood.

Research, Genetic aspects, Tibet, Anthropological research, Altitude, Influence of, Acclimatization, Acclimatization (Biology)

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Flight of fancy reveals truth of first big shot

Article Abstract:

A description of the construction and testing of a replica fourteenth century cannon is presented.

History, Ordnance, Ordnance testing

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