Many historical sites that have escaped the wrecking ball, however, have suffered from gaudy restorations catering to China's boom in domestic tourism, which can turn remote relics into fairground attractions almost overnight.

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The ICSC is a worldwide network dedicated to remembering past struggles for justice at many different kinds of historical sites (not just those where tragedies occurred).

BBC: Touring history��s dark side

It will take place over four days at many sites in the historical centre of Mexico, bringing together thousands of participants, including 400 representatives from universities and research centres from more than 25 countries of Latin America, North America, the Caribbean and Europe.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences Events | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

It will take place over four days at many sites in the historical centre of Mexico City, bringing together thousands of participants, including 400 representatives from universities and research centres from more than 25 countries of Latin America, North America, the Caribbean and Europe.

UNESCO: CLACSO Conference debates state of the social sciences in Latin America and Caribbean | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Manila sprawls east from Manila Bay along the Pasig River, and immediately south of the river is Intramuros, the old walled Spanish town where many of the city's historical sites are found.

CNN: ASIANOW - Travel Watch | Manila City Guide: Environment

And that led to his famous series of landscapes, many associated with important literary figures or historical sites.

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Many terrorist sites, Mr Weimann notes, resemble corporate websites, complete with mission statements, press releases and historical background material.

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