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.
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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.
Muslim Panto's Snow Brown Sells 24,000 Tickets
Citizen Khan star Abdullah Afzal's Muslim panto, Snow Brown and her Seven Chachay, is a festive hit, selling over 24,000 tickets. The show blends classic fairytales with British South-Asian culture.
Simon Baker campaigns for Great Australian Bight protection
Actor Simon Baker partners with South Australia's Liberal opposition to fast-track World Heritage status for the Great Australian Bight, citing environmental concerns and community impact.
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.
South Korea Power Plant Collapse: Workers Feared Dead
Emergency crews race against time after catastrophic collapse at South Korean construction site leaves workers trapped under concrete amid ongoing rescue operations.
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.
Yale expels student over fake identity admissions scam
An Ivy League student's elaborate deception unravels as Yale discovers he created a fictitious North Dakota persona to hide his Asian background, leading to his expulsion from the prestigious institution.
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.
Seoul's Space-Out Competition Crowns Doing Nothing Champion
South Korea's unique 'Space-Out' competition celebrates the art of doing absolutely nothing, with thousands gathering to watch contestants achieve perfect mental stillness in Seoul's bustling city centre.
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.
Trump's Shocking Praise for Xi Jinping Amid Korea Tensions
Donald Trump publicly praised Chinese President Xi Jinping while criticising South Korea's opposition leader in remarks that could reshape Asian diplomacy
Trump urges South Korea to develop nuclear weapons
In a dramatic shift from longstanding US policy, Donald Trump has suggested South Korea should develop its own nuclear weapons programme, sending shockwaves through diplomatic circles and raising tensions with China.
South Korea ends military beard ban after 120 years
In a landmark reform, South Korea's military has abolished its 120-year ban on beards, marking a significant shift in military culture and personal expression for servicemen.
Mukherjee's fibre revolution storms Royal Academy
The Royal Academy's landmark exhibition unveils the extraordinary textile sculptures of Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee, celebrating her radical transformation of fibre into monumental art forms.
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.
South Korea First Lady's throne room photoshoot sparks outrage
Kim Keon Hee, South Korea's First Lady, faces mounting criticism after conducting a photoshoot in a restored 14th-century throne hall, raising questions about cultural preservation and political judgment.
Cambodia tourism surges 143% as Korean visitors return
Phnom Penh sees dramatic tourism revival as South Korean travellers return, with visitor numbers surging 143% in early 2024 amid new flight routes and cultural attractions.
Missile testing plan threatens Indigenous sacred sites
Controversy erupts as Saab's proposed missile testing range threatens culturally significant Indigenous sites in South Australia, sparking heritage protection concerns.
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.
South Pole Skeleton Mystery Solved After 60 Years
The haunting mystery of a young woman's skeleton found abandoned at the South Pole research station has been solved after six decades, revealing a tragic tale of illness and isolation in the world's most remote location.
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