02 December, 2023

'Leaning tower' in Italy on 'high alert' for collapse

 https://www.9news.com.au/world/leaning-tower-in-italy-on-high-alert-for-collapse/61e52dc8-803c-460c-b516-73c5ed16417d

This is quite an expense in today’s economy. Saving a valuable historical building for future generations to enjoy versus putting the money into the pockets of the citizens in need. Yes, it must be secured to prevent injury and prevent deaths and damage to nearby buildings. But is any  further work able to be held back until the economy is restored? 

Bayeux Tapestry returns to Britain for first time in nearly 1,000 years

  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/bayeux-tapestry-returns-to-uk-after-transfer-from-france/106904002 How awesome would it be to actua...