Posted inDubrovnik (Croatia) Europe Manchester (England) Taxation Travel and Vacations Going to Europe? Be Prepared for New Visitor Taxes. Driven by the climate crisis, the post-pandemic surge in visitors and a growing interest in making tourism work for local communities, European cities are finding new ways to tax visitors. Posted by By Paige McClanahan
Posted inCivil War (US) (1861-65) Cotton Great Britain Guardian (British Newspaper) History (Academic Subject) Manchester (England) National Trust Group (England) Newspapers Royal Exchange Theater (Manchester, England) Slavery (Historical) United States West Indies A Top U.K. Newspaper Explores Its Ties to Slavery, and Britain’s In a multimedia series, The Guardian becomes the latest British institution to confront — and apologize for — its role in the slave trade. Posted by By David Segal
Posted inArt Content Type: Personal Profile Ekubia, Ndidi Jewels and Jewelry Manchester (England) Sculpture Silver A Silversmith Who ‘Wields That Hammer Like a Magic Wand’ With thousands of strikes from tools of various sizes, Ndidi Ekubia shapes highly textured yet functional cups, bowls and vases. Posted by By Jack Roe for The New York Times