England's oldest building is a must-visit church
Discover St Martin's Church in Canterbury, England's oldest surviving building still in regular use. Part of a UNESCO site, it's a historic gem waiting to be explored. Plan your visit today.
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Tangail Saree Weavers Bid for UNESCO Heritage Status
Artisans behind Bangladesh's iconic Tangail saree have nominated their craft for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Discover how this centuries-old tradition faces modern challenges.
Vietnam's Hoi An: A Christmas Market with 30p Beers
Forget pricey German markets. Discover Hoi An, Vietnam's UNESCO-listed lantern-lit Christmas market where beers cost 30p and hot chocolate is £1.50. Find out why December is the perfect time to visit.
UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.
UK Calls for Nominations to 'Living Heritage' Inventory
The UK government invites communities to nominate cherished traditions for a new national inventory of living heritage, from ceilidhs to crafts, to safeguard them for future generations. Learn how to submit.
UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
Sudan's cultural heritage faces unprecedented threat amid war
Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo battles time to document Sudan's heritage as war destroys museums and ancient artefacts. Discover how you can support preservation efforts.
UK imposes export bar on £280k Hindu paintings
A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.
Travel expert reveals best European city to visit
World traveller Henrik Jeppesen names Tallinn, Estonia as Europe's best city. Discover its €5 meals, UNESCO Old Town and friendly locals. Plan your trip today!
Krakow: £40 Flights to Poland's Affordable Gem
Discover why Krakow is the perfect budget-friendly European city break. With £40 flights from the UK, a UNESCO Old Town, and delicious street food, it's a must-visit.
Britain's dying trade: The stonemasons fighting extinction
Discover the forgotten world of stonemasonry - a centuries-old craft facing extinction despite building Britain's most iconic landmarks. Meet the craftsmen fighting to save their trade.
Vietnam demands Facebook remove UNESCO heritage criticism
Vietnamese authorities escalate pressure on Meta's platform over posts questioning their stewardship of protected cultural sites, raising concerns about digital censorship and heritage protection.
138 English heritage sites face irreversible damage
Exclusive report reveals how climate change, erosion and funding cuts threaten to erase centuries of English history from Stonehenge to Hadrian's Wall.
Swiss yodelling wins UNESCO cultural heritage status
The ancient art of Swiss yodelling joins UNESCO's prestigious intangible cultural heritage list, preserving Alpine traditions for future generations.
Zagori: Greece's UNESCO Park Perfect in Autumn
Escape to Zagori National Park, Greece's newest UNESCO World Heritage site, where dramatic gorges, stone villages and pristine wilderness create the perfect autumn getaway. Discover why this hidden gem shines brightest during the golden months.
Climbers defy Victoria's Indigenous site ban
Rock climbing enthusiasts in Victoria are openly challenging new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, igniting a fierce debate between heritage conservation and recreational access.
Historic Windmill Luxury Conversion Sparks Outrage
Plans to transform a 19th-century Sussex windmill into a luxury residence spark local outrage and heritage concerns as conservationists battle developers over preserving Britain's architectural history.
Vietnam's Hoi An submerged by severe flooding
Stunning images reveal Hoi An's historic streets transformed into waterways as severe flooding overwhelms the UNESCO World Heritage site, disrupting tourism and daily life.
Europe's Historic Stays: Sleep in Castles & Monasteries
Discover Europe's extraordinary historic accommodations where you don't just visit history - you live it. From castle suites to converted monasteries, experience the past in unparalleled luxury.
Ghostly apparition caught on camera at heritage site
Mysterious figure captured on CCTV at 800-year-old English Heritage property leaves staff baffled and paranormal investigators intrigued. Unexplained movement detected in historic building's corridor.
UK Churches Face Closure Over Soaring Repair Costs
Hundreds of Britain's cherished churches could shut their doors forever as crippling repair costs and declining congregations create a perfect storm for the nation's religious heritage.
Mount Fuji snow disappears months early in climate alert
Mount Fuji's famous snow crown has vanished weeks ahead of schedule, revealing bare volcanic rock as Japan experiences record-breaking spring temperatures and climate concerns mount.
Deadly fire destroys Rio museum in cultural catastrophe
A devastating overnight fire has destroyed Rio de Janeiro's Cultural Centre Mental Health museum, claiming multiple lives and incinerating priceless historical collections in Brazil's latest cultural tragedy.
Gaza's ancient history systematically destroyed in conflict
Exclusive investigation reveals the catastrophic loss of Gaza's priceless archaeological heritage, from Bronze Age settlements to Roman ruins, as modern conflict erases millennia of human history.
Government blocks National Trust bid to protect Ironbridge Gorge
Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge faces development threat as ministers reject National Trust's bid for enhanced protection of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Surtsey: Iceland's volcanic island laboratory
Exclusive insight into how Iceland's youngest island, born from volcanic fire in 1963, has transformed into a pristine natural laboratory revealing nature's remarkable recovery secrets.
UNESCO: Climate Change Endangers Athens' Parthenon
UNESCO issues stark warning as climate change threatens Athens' ancient Acropolis and Parthenon monuments with extreme weather damage and deterioration.
Israel accused of systematic book theft from Gaza libraries
An explosive Guardian investigation reveals how Israeli forces systematically looted thousands of Palestinian books and manuscripts from Gaza, raising urgent questions about cultural destruction in conflict zones.
Live-in caretaker sought for Holy Island's Lindisfarne Priory
An extraordinary opportunity has emerged for two people to become live-in caretakers at Lindisfarne Priory, one of Britain's most sacred Christian sites located on Holy Island. The successful applicants will receive accommodation and a salary while mainta
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