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… I ever loved thee, lady mine, and yet my love increases: Rhodian Portrait Ceramics and Cultural Dialogue in the Mediterranean

Medieval City of Rhodes — 2010 — WHE3DF189EACB

Fifteenth-century Rhodian portrait ceramics, featuring profile busts of men and women, reveal a unique cultural dialogue in the medieval city of Rhodes. These vessels, excavated near the Orthodox Church of St. Spyridon, incorporated Italian design elements and concepts of love pots, suggesting they were exchanged as ritual gifts among spouses or lovers. The study highlights how these ceramics served a cosmopolitan society under the Hospitaller Knights, reflecting both power dynamics and romantic characterizations akin to Italian portraiture. By analyzing patronage, production, and function within Rhodes' specific context, the research demonstrates the city's role as an artistic and commercial crossroads, where pottery played a pivotal role in cultural exchange.

‘Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown’ opens in Lisbon

Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon — 2010 — WHE101C74B377

The Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, opened in Lisbon on October 5th, 2010, marks a significant advancement in translational research by integrating clinicians and basic scientists to focus on cancer and neuroscience. Located near the historic Tower of Belém, the centre symbolizes the fusion of historical exploration with modern scientific inquiry. Its design, featuring open clinical and laboratory spaces, fosters collaboration between disciplines, aiming to accelerate progress in metastatic cancer research under the leadership of Raghu Kalluri. The centre also emphasizes international recruitment, offering competitive salaries that provide protected time for research, thereby bridging clinician-scientists and basic scientists. Beyond its scientific importance, the centre's innovative architecture, designed by Charles Correa, includes a rainforest interior and public spaces, enhancing its visibility and engagement with the community.

‘Full-Cost Recovery’: Producing Differentiated Water Collection Practices and Responses to Centralized Water Networks in Jaipur, India

Jaipur City, Rajasthan — 2010 — WHED4786E35BC

The expansion of Jaipur's centralized water-supply network, coupled with full-cost-recovery policies, has exacerbated disparities in drinking water access. This study reveals that spatially uneven network integration and intermittent water flow, combined with historical socio-economic differences, have led to varied adaptive responses among households—such as waiting for water, constructing private tubewells, or relying on private tanker vendors—which further alter social power dynamics. While the public water-supply system remains partially reformed, its inefficiency and inability to recover costs have made privatization appear inevitable. However, the study questions whether such reforms are necessary, highlighting the systemic challenges in infrastructure prioritization and cost-setting within the public utility.

‘the Sounds of the Hollow Mountain’: Musical Tradition and Innovation in Seville Cathedral in the Early Renaissance

Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville — 2010 — WHE8594309031

Seville Cathedral's musical tradition during the early Renaissance (1434–1517) evolved in tandem with its Gothic architectural transformation, adapting to liturgical changes and spatial acoustics. The study reveals that royal visits to Seville, particularly under Ferdinand and Isabel, intensified musical exchange between the cathedral and royal chapels, fostering a flourishing polyphonic repertory. This period marked a significant increase in composer activity and the integration of complex music into liturgical ceremonies, reflecting broader reforms in ecclesiastical institutions across Castile and Aragon. The research combines historical analysis with spatial and acoustic considerations to demonstrate how architectural and musical developments were mutually reinforcing.

‘We don't talk about Çatalhöyük, we live it’: sustainable archaeological practice through community-based participatory research

Neolithic Site of Çatalhöyük — 2010 — WHE256A8EC004

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) at Çatalhöyük, Turkey, demonstrates how collaborative archaeology can sustainably engage descendant and local communities while advancing heritage management. This five-year model emphasizes reciprocity, action-based engagement, and capacity-building, distinguishing itself from traditional archaeological practices. Highlighted components include a community internship program and an archaeological community theatre project, both of which effectively integrate communities into research processes. The study underscores CBPR's potential as a transformative approach, fostering deeper connections between archaeologists and local stakeholders while preserving the site's cultural significance.

"This lofty mountain of silver could conquer the whole world": Potosí and the political ecology of underdevelopment, 1545-1800

City of Potosí — 2010 — WHE4264FDE8DB

Potosí, with its vast silver deposits, became the epicenter of a commodity revolution that reshaped Peru's socio-ecological landscape between 1545 and 1800. This period marked a pivotal moment in the world ecological revolution, where primitive accumulation—facilitated by the mita system—enabled the colonial state to exploit a large, low-cost labor force amid demographic decline. Unlike New Spain’s dispersed silver frontiers, Potosí's centralized mining frontier strengthened imperial control while simultaneously disrupting and transforming premodern socio-ecological systems. The study highlights how historical capitalism thrives by exploiting and destabilizing complex ecological relationships, leaving lasting impacts on the region.

"We Cry On the Inside": Image Theatre and Rwanda's Culture of Silence

Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero — 2010 — WHEE137CB6082

Image theatre emerges as a promising method to break Rwanda's persistent culture of silence surrounding the 1994 genocide, revealing 'unexpected truths' about personal experiences that conventional dialogue approaches have failed to uncover. The study, conducted through workshops in 2007 and 2008, adapted Augusto Boal's participatory theatre techniques to address site-specific challenges in Rwanda. Findings suggest that this approach can foster personal exchanges about the genocide, offering potential for addressing trauma and ethnic tensions. The research highlights the need for community-based dialogue methods that resonate with Rwandan survivors, as traditional therapeutic or NGO-led initiatives have struggled to engage participants effectively.

“the Bible of Amiens”: being Part I. of “Our Fathers” (1880–1885)

Amiens Cathedral — 2010 — WHEBFBDC0CA9D

John Ruskin's 'THE BIBLE OF AMIENS' (1880–1885) offers a profound contrast between medieval and 19th-century Amiens, highlighting the cathedral as a symbol of enduring artistry amid industrial transformation. The work, initially conceived as part of a series on Christian art and history, focuses on Amiens Cathedral's architectural and sculptural details, particularly the Apostle statues in its Central Porch, each paired with symbolic virtues and vices. Ruskin’s lecture at Eton College vividly captures this juxtaposition, noting the stark difference between the cathedral's medieval grandeur and the industrial chimneys of 19th-century Amiens. The text blends historical analysis with aesthetic critique, emphasizing the cathedral's cultural significance as a 'Venice of France.' Though incomplete, it remains a seminal study in art history, blending scholarship with evocative prose.

“Why Can't You Say You Are from Bangladesh?”: Demographic Anxiety and Hindu Nationalist Common Sense in the Aftermath of the 2008 Jaipur Bombings

Jaipur City, Rajasthan — 2010 — WHE6315231BC2

The study reveals how demographic anxiety, fueled by Hindu nationalist narratives and governmental surveillance practices, shapes perceptions of Bangladeshi immigrants and Indian Muslims in Jaipur. The 2008 bombings, incorrectly linked to Bangladeshi infiltrators, exposed the role of identity documentation and media discourse in reinforcing stereotypes that influence urban space struggles. The term 'Bangladeshi' emerged as a flexible signifier, encapsulating varied ways of identifying local populations, particularly impacting Jaipur's 'Bangladeshi Basti,' which faced heightened police scrutiny. The research combines personal observations, media analysis, and archival data to illustrate how governmental legibility practices and common sense reinforce each other, with material consequences for marginalized communities.

(Uan) Muhuggiag (Tadrart Acacus, Libye) (Préhistoire)

Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus — 2010 — WHE50193FFB1A

A remarkable prehistoric discovery at the Uan Muhuggiag rock shelter in Tadrart Acacus, southwestern Libya, has shed light on ancient burial practices. The site, first explored in 1959 by Fabrizio Mori and later investigated by A. Pasa, revealed an exceptionally well-preserved child's burial, described as a mummy, wrapped in skins and adorned with ornaments. This find, located at the base of the shelter's earliest occupation layers, provides rare insights into Neolithic funerary rituals in the region. The meticulous preparation of the body and its placement within an arranged grave suggest sophisticated cultural practices dating back thousands of years. Today, this significant artifact is housed in the Archaeological Museum of Tripoli.

Está listo(Are you ready)? Gender, race and land registration in theRío PlátanoBiosphere Reserve

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve — 2010 — WHE7F46CF7955

A proposed state land registration project in Honduras' Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve threatens to undermine Miskito women's customary access to family lands, intensifying intra-Miskito conflicts shaped by gender and racialization. The study finds that Miskito women's rights to land are contingent on their ability to negotiate 'patriarchal bargains' with men within the reserve. Using ethnographic research, it highlights how global conservation and sustainable development practices may inadvertently erode indigenous tenure securities. This work sheds light on the gendered dimensions of protected area management and its broader implications for indigenous customary land rights.

14C Record and Wiggle-Match Placement for the Anatolian (Gordion Area) Juniper Tree-Ring Chronology ~1729 to 751 Cal BC, and Typical Aegean/Anatolian (Growing Season Related) Regional 14C Offset Assessment

Gordion — 2010 — WHEB1760B71C2

A high-precision radiocarbon analysis of juniper tree rings from Gordion, central Anatolia, reveals significant agreement with the standard Northern Hemisphere calibration curve (IntCal09) for much of the period ~1729 to 751 cal BC. However, the study identifies potential regional growing-season-related offsets in the Aegean/Anatolian region, particularly during the 9th–8th centuries BC and the later 14th–13th centuries BC, where IntCal09 may not accurately reflect the true radiocarbon record. The typical offset (ΔR) is found to be minor (~2–4 ± 2–4 years), except in periods with additional forcing factors or data issues. This research leverages a final dataset of 128 high-precision measurements, including multiple samples from the 1980s to 2009, to assess calibration accuracy and regional radiocarbon variability.

2008 High-Flow Experiment at Glen Canyon Dam Benefits Colorado River Resources in Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park — 2010 — WHE855EDD5E45

A 60-hour high-flow experiment at Glen Canyon Dam in 2008 demonstrated that mimicking natural seasonal flooding can significantly benefit downstream resources in Grand Canyon National Park. The study, conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and cooperators, found that such releases could rebuild sandbars, enhance nearshore habitat for endangered humpback chub, and positively impact other resources like archaeological sites, rainbow trout populations, aquatic food availability, and riverside vegetation. Researchers monitored physical and biological changes before, during, and after the release to assess these effects, providing critical insights into managing water releases for ecological restoration in the region.

2008 High-flow experiment at Glen Canyon Dam: Morphologic response of eddy-deposited sandbars and associated aquatic backwater habitats along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park — 2010 — WHE9D0D2C101B

A 2008 high-flow experiment (HFE) at Glen Canyon Dam significantly increased the area and volume of backwater aquatic habitats in Grand Canyon National Park by reshaping eddy-deposited sandbars. The study found that habitat area surged by up to 300% and volume by up to 15 times one month post-HFE, due to elevated sandbar relief isolating backwaters from the main channel. However, subsequent diurnal flow fluctuations eroded sandbars, reducing habitat size but maintaining broader flow-range availability than pre-HFE conditions. Topographic analysis revealed that steady flows sustained more continuous backwater habitat than fluctuating flows, with lower-volume operations yielding greater habitat stability. Monitoring 20% of potential backwaters, the study also documented both native and nonnative fish species in these habitats.

321 Ovarian Superstimulation and Oocyte Collection in Wood Bison, a Threatened Canadian Species

Wood Buffalo National Park — 2010 — WHE3550A263D0

A breakthrough in wood bison conservation, a threatened Canadian species, has been achieved through the successful development of an ovarian superstimulatory protocol. This method significantly increases oocyte collection rates, crucial for in vitro embryo production to support repopulation efforts. Researchers found that using follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) resulted in more than twice the number of viable oocytes compared to equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG). Specifically, FSH-treated bison yielded 7.2 ± 1.4 cumulus-oocyte complexes (COC) of acceptable quality versus 3.4 ± 0.6 for eCG-treated ones. The study employed transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration, demonstrating its efficacy in collecting high-quality oocytes from superstimulated wood bison. This advancement, funded by Canadian agricultural grants and supported by Bioniche Animal Health Canada, offers a promising solution to the challenges posed by endemic diseases like tuberculosis and brucellosis in wild herds.

333 years of copper mining in the Røros region of the Mid-Scandic highlands Written sources versus natural archives

Røros Mining Town and the Circumference — 2010 — WHE986FD91ADE

A study of Røros Mining Town reveals that natural archives, such as sediment cores from kettlehole lakes, can provide valuable insights into the environmental impact of industrial activity over 333 years. The research found that forest clearance during early copper mining was less pronounced in pollen records due to long-distance tree pollen, but non-arboreal pollen accurately reflected agrarian development. Abrupt increases in Cu, Zn, and Pb concentrations indicated air pollution linked to ore roasting, with SO2 emissions potentially exceeding 5,000 tonnes annually during peak production. The study also identified a delay of approximately 50 years between soil erosion and sedimentation rate changes, likely caused by intensive land use and vegetation damage from sulphuric fumes. These findings highlight the potential of natural archives to complement historical documents in reconstructing environmental and industrial histories.

671. Strumaria Barbarae

Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape — 2010 — WHE4CDF076C33

Strumaria barbarae, a rare winter-growing geophyte endemic to arid southwestern Namibia and the northeastern Richtersveld in South Africa, was documented for its taxonomic significance, life cycle, distribution, and cultivation. This species, previously scarcely collected, is highlighted through detailed botanical illustration and mapping of its distribution. The study provides critical insights into its ecological niche within the UNESCO-listed Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape, contributing to conservation efforts by elucidating its unique adaptations to arid environments.

A 350‐year tree‐ring fire record from Białowieża Primeval Forest, Poland: implications for Central European lowland fire history

Białowieża Forest — 2010 — WHE3882651C2E

A detailed 350-year fire record from Białowieża Primeval Forest (BPF), Poland, reveals that frequent, small-scale fires shaped Central European lowland forests historically. Analysis of 886 tree-ring samples showed mean fire intervals as short as 6 years between the mid-1600s and late 1700s, with dramatic shifts post-1781, including no major fires since 1874. The study links fire frequency to forest composition, noting that frequent fires suppressed Pinus sylvestris establishment, while later reductions in fire activity allowed for dominant Picea abies regeneration. This challenges historical narratives of BPF, which emphasize rare large fires. The findings underscore the critical role of fire in maintaining open, conifer-dominated forests and call for its integration into ecological models of Central European lowland regions.

A basal bird from the Campanian (Late Cretaceous) of Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta, Canada)

Dinosaur Provincial Park — 2010 — WHEC9DFAC39EE

A fragmentary bone from Dinosaur Provincial Park, initially thought to belong to a pterosaur, has been reidentified as the distal end of a tibiotarsus from a basal bird, likely an enantiornithine. This discovery marks the first documentation of such a bird in the Dinosaur Park Formation and provides evidence that enantiornithines coexisted with more derived ornithurines in the high-latitude environments of Late Cretaceous western Canada. The reinterpretation was based on distinctive morphological characters, offering new insights into the avian diversity of this UNESCO World Heritage Site during the Campanian stage.

A Canterbury Cathedral Burlesque Anglo-Saxon Deed

Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church — 2010 — WHE64A7FA54AE

A unique burlesque deed, discovered among Canterbury Cathedral's documents, challenges traditional perceptions of medieval legal records. This 13th-century parchment, written in rhyming Anglo-Saxon style, appears to be a later forgery dating from the late 13th or early 14th century, despite its purported date of February 2, 1298. The document, addressed to Simon the marshal and his wife Christine, details the sale of a third part of a burgage in 'Duntone' (possibly Downton, Wiltshire) for half a mark. Its deliberately archaic handwriting and rhymed text suggest it was crafted as a humorous or satirical piece rather than a genuine legal transaction. The deed's late 16th to early 17th-century endorsements, including one noting its uniqueness by William Somner, add historical intrigue. This discovery sheds light on the playful and complex nature of medieval documentation, offering insights into the period's literary and legal practices.