The iconic Knightsbridge department store has dismantled two giant bronze statues of its former owner, Mohamed Al-Fayed, depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. The move comes after renewed scrutiny of the sculptures, long considered a contentious landmark.
The US Military Academy at West Point has dismantled multiple Confederate memorials, including a bronze triptych and a portrait of Robert E. Lee, following a Pentagon directive to purge such symbols from US defence facilities.
In a historic move, North Carolina officials have removed the final Confederate-era statue from state grounds under cover of darkness, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's reckoning with its past.
The US Pentagon has taken down a portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, marking a significant step in distancing the US military from symbols of the slave-owning South.
The prestigious US military academy West Point has permanently removed its portrait of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, marking a significant step in confronting America's complex historical legacy.
Ukraine accelerates its decolonisation, removing Soviet-era monuments in a profound cultural shift against its imperial past. Discover the scale and symbolism of this national transformation.
Shrewsbury becomes the latest UK town to oppose a statue of Robert Clive, citing his controversial colonial legacy, as Britain continues to grapple with its imperial past.
A controversial Confederate monument honouring a 'faithful slave' faces legal action as a federal lawsuit seeks to block its removal in North Carolina.
A call to move beyond traditional statues and plinths to honour women's contributions in more meaningful and inclusive ways.
A shocking report reveals the US military's hefty spending on Confederate monuments, sparking fresh debates over historical symbols and taxpayer money.
Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth faces backlash after arguing that Confederate symbols should be restored at the Pentagon, reigniting debates over historical legacy and racism in the US.
Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth faces backlash after suggesting the removal of Confederate statues from Arlington National Cemetery, igniting a heated debate on historical memory.
Former US President Donald Trump has ignited fresh debate after lauding a Confederate monument, drawing criticism from civil rights groups and political opponents.
The controversial statue of Confederate general Albert Pike has been reinstalled in Washington DC, two years after it was toppled by Black Lives Matter protesters. The decision has reignited debates over historical monuments and racial justice.
A Confederate monument honouring Albert Pike has been reinstalled in Washington DC, sparking fresh debates over historical memory and racial justice in America.
A dedicated team of volunteers is working tirelessly to rescue priceless statues and cultural landmarks from Ukraine’s frontlines, defying danger to preserve history.
Scientists uncover terrifying behaviour of African social spiders that hunt in groups and mimic musical statues to prey on mothers. Discover the sinister truth behind these arachnids.
A set of rare Art Deco peacock statues, once destined for auction, have been rescued by an anonymous benefactor in a dramatic last-minute intervention.