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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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.
Le Bal 2025: Inside the Exclusive Parisian Debutante Ball
Nineteen young women from elite families, including royalty and Hollywood, made their society debut at the exclusive Le Bal in Paris. Discover the fashion, jewels, and sisterhood on display.
Bute Dynasty: Johnny Dumfries' Heirs Forge New Paths
Discover how the late Johnny Dumfries' children and stepchildren are embracing their unconventional inheritance while carving distinctive lives far from traditional aristocracy. Explore their surprising careers and public personas.
Lady Caroline Crichton-Stuart Engaged to Biba Thomas
Lady Caroline Crichton-Stuart, daughter of Le Mans winner Johnny Dumfries, announces engagement to music video producer Biba Thomas just eight months after her previous engagement ended.
79-year-old aristocrat offers £50k for bride to bear heirs
Sir Benjamin Slade seeks wife 20 years younger to manage his Somerset estate and bear male heirs. Applicants must meet strict criteria including height and zodiac sign requirements.
Rome's Colonna Palace: The Exclusive Site Few Visit
Discover Rome's most exclusive tourist destination - the private Colonna Palace, open only 2 mornings weekly to small groups. Explore its hidden treasures now.
DNA Test Looms in UK Aristocratic Paternity Scandal
A tradesman from Kettering is legally pursuing a DNA test from the 10th Duke of Buccleuch, claiming a secret, incestuous bloodline that could rock the British aristocracy. Read the full story.
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.
Earl's Daughter Finds Love at Glastonbury Festival
Exclusive: Lady Mae Wellesley, daughter of the Earl of Cowley, reveals her whirlwind romance with musician Tom Fender began at Britain's iconic music festival. The aristocratic couple shares their love story and future plans.
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.
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.
Aristocrat's £25m Townhouse Plan Sparks Local Fury
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.
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.
Judy Montagu's Lost Diary Reveals Aristocratic London
Discover the rediscovered social diary of Judy Montagu, offering an intimate glimpse into post-war London's glittering aristocratic circles and literary salons after seven decades in obscurity.
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.
Annabel Goldsmith: The aristocratic rebel's extraordinary life
From aristocratic privilege to political activism and personal tragedy - discover the extraordinary life of Annabel Goldsmith, the society figure who captivated Britain for decades.
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.
Jemima Goldsmith's tribute to mother Lady Annabel, 91
Jemima Goldsmith honours her mother Lady Annabel Goldsmith's extraordinary life and legacy following her passing at age 91, celebrating her wit, style, and enduring influence on British society.
Lady Annabel Goldsmith Dies Aged 94
The British aristocracy mourns as Lady Annabel Goldsmith, prominent socialite and mother to eight children including financier Ben Goldsmith, passes away at 94 after a brief illness.
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.
Princess Grace's grandson Pierre Casiraghi welcomes daughter Beatrice
Monaco celebrates double royal blessing as Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo welcome their third child, while Prince Albert and Princess Charlene announce Princess Sophie's arrival in Monte Carlo.
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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