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.
Coffs Harbour choir sings in ancient Gumbaynggirr language
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the ancient Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Watch the moving video and learn about this linguistic revival.
New Guardian series explores Indigenous language revival
The Guardian's award-winning Indigenous affairs team launches 'Speaking to Country', a four-part multimedia series examining how Indigenous communities are revitalising endangered languages across Australia.
Sudan's heritage at risk as archaeologist races to save it
Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo is in a desperate race to create an online database of Sudan's cultural heritage before the ongoing war erases it completely. Discover how you can help preserve ancient history.
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.
Displaced Alaska Native children find solace in language
After severe flooding displaced them, Alaska Native children find comfort and cultural connection in a unique Yup'ik language immersion programme in Anchorage. See how this initiative preserves heritage.
Native Language Programme Helps Alaska Flood Victims
An indigenous language immersion programme in Alaska provides crucial cultural continuity for children displaced by devastating flooding. Discover how this educational initiative supports recovery.
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.
Medieval Rome tower collapse sparks Russian criticism of West
The sudden collapse of a 12th-century tower near Rome's ancient Forum has triggered diplomatic tensions, with Russian officials making controversial claims about Western cultural preservation.
Medieval Tower Collapses in Rome - Shocking Footage
Shocking video captures the moment part of Rome's historic Torre dei Conti medieval tower crumbles to the ground, raising urgent questions about heritage preservation.
Medieval Tower Falls as Satellite Reaches Orbit
From the dramatic collapse of a historic medieval tower in Europe to the successful orbital deployment of a new satellite, today's visual news captures moments of loss and technological achievement.
Ancient Roman Tower Collapses Near Imperial Forums
A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed near the Imperial Forums, raising urgent questions about Italy's cultural heritage preservation. Emergency services are securing the area as investigations begin.
Ancient Roman tower collapses near Colosseum
A section of the medieval Torre dei Conti crumbled near Rome's Colosseum, sparking emergency closures and raising concerns about the preservation of Italy's historic structures.
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.
Internet fragility, modern cool & Don McCullin's legacy
Dive into this week's must-read articles exploring internet fragility, the evolution of coolness, and legendary photographer Don McCullin's most powerful shots. Essential reading for the digitally aware.
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.
Welsh railway's remarkable survival from Beeching axe
Discover how a scenic Welsh railway line miraculously survived the infamous Beeching cuts of the 1960s and has become a vital community lifeline and tourist attraction against all odds.
Senegal reimagines Irish play Translations
A groundbreaking theatre production in Senegal reimagines Brian Friel's classic play 'Translations', drawing striking parallels between Irish language erosion and Senegalese cultural displacement under colonialism.
Miles Davis's NYC home gets historic recognition
The legendary jazz trumpeter's former residence in New York City, where he created some of his most iconic work, has been officially recognised with a historic marker after years of obscurity.
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.
Illegal rave rocks Rome's ancient Colosseum
Italian authorities investigate shocking unauthorised electronic music party held within the historic Colosseum, raising serious concerns about heritage protection.
Colosseum threatened by raves and concerts
Italian authorities sound alarm as vibrations from electronic music events risk permanent damage to Rome's iconic 2,000-year-old amphitheatre, prompting urgent calls for protection.
Irish overtakes English as Galway's main language
The coastal city of Galway witnesses an unprecedented cultural transformation as Irish becomes the predominant language, marking a significant milestone in language preservation efforts.
Saving QPR's 1987 Squad from Memory Loss
A lifelong Queens Park Rangers fan's quest to digitally preserve the legendary 1987 squad before memories fade, exploring the intersection of football nostalgia and modern technology.
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