A Louisiana landowner planned to raise cattle and grow soybeans on his property. However, repeated flooding from the Boeuf River made farming difficult. Michael Liles, who runs the land-development business 5L Land Development, turned to wetland restoration with help from the US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The project covers more than…

High above the Luberon Valley in southern France, an old hilltop castle once linked to the infamous Marquis de Sade has been given a new purpose after years of restoration. French fashion designer Pierre Cardin bought the 11th-century Château de Lacoste in 2001 to save it from further damage. He spent millions of euros on…

Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford has put a proposed relaxation of demolition rules for historic buildings on hold following sustained opposition from residents, preservation advocates and heritage experts. The decision, announced on October 13, comes a week after a public hearing drew 30 speakers who raised concerns about the potential impact on the city’s architectural…

Abu Dhabi royal found unconscious on London street with a toddler unattended, Daily Mail reported. A Daily Mail report has claimed that a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family was found unconscious on a street with a three-year-old child who was unattended. The matter has reached the court as 32-year-old Mahrah Al Nahyan, the…