Taliban demolish Kabul's historic Ariana cinema
The Taliban have demolished Kabul's historic Ariana cinema, a cultural landmark since the 1960s, to build a shopping mall. Explore the story of its rise, fall, and erasure.
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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.
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.
Man publicly executed in Afghan stadium, 12th since Taliban return
A man convicted of a multiple murder was publicly executed in eastern Afghanistan, marking the 12th such execution since the Taliban regained power. The UN condemns the act as 'inhumane'.
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.
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.
Major Earthquake Rocks Northern Afghanistan - Footage Emerges
Newly released video shows the devastating aftermath of a major earthquake striking northern Afghanistan, with rescue efforts underway amid collapsed buildings and widespread damage.
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Afghanistan - Multiple Fatalities
A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan near the Hindu Kush mountains, causing significant damage and multiple casualties according to latest reports.
6.3 Quake Kills 20 in Afghanistan
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, claiming at least 20 lives and leaving hundreds more injured as rescue teams race against time in the devastated region.
Afghanistan's Blue Mosque damaged in devastating earthquake
A powerful earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, causing significant damage to the iconic Blue Mosque in Herat and resulting in numerous casualties as rescue efforts continue.
Afghanistan earthquake damages historic Blue Mosque
A powerful 4.7 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Afghanistan, causing panic and damage near the historic Blue Mosque. Emergency services rush to assess structural damage as aftershocks continue.
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.
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe in T20 series opener
Afghanistan dominate Zimbabwe with a six-wicket victory in the first T20 international, showcasing their rising cricket prowess on the global stage.
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.
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.
War widow's anguish as Taliban retakes Afghanistan
Christina Schmid, widow of fallen soldier Olaf Schmid, speaks out as Taliban retakes Afghanistan, questioning the sacrifice of 457 British lives in the 20-year conflict.
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.
Afghanistan thrashes Zimbabwe in T20 series opener
Afghanistan's cricket team delivers commanding performance against Zimbabwe in first T20 international, securing comprehensive victory despite ongoing political challenges back home.
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.
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan after border attack kills soldiers
Tensions escalate as Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes targeting militant positions in Afghanistan, following a cross-border assault that claimed the lives of seven Pakistani troops. The Taliban confirms civilian casualties amid rising regional ins
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.
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