Across the United States in 2025, powerful protest art—from melting ice sculptures to provocative statues—became a focal point for collective action on issues from Gaza to immigration. Explore the images defining dissent.
Wildman's Civil War Surplus Store in Kennesaw, known for racist items, closes amid a bitter trust dispute. A judge orders a forensic audit of the $1m estate. Read the full story.
After a 20-year restoration, Egypt unveils the resurrected Colossi of Memnon, monumental statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, damaged by an earthquake over three millennia ago. Discover the history.
Archaeologists reveal Easter Island's iconic moai statues were carved by individual families, not a central authority. Explore the groundbreaking research that rewrites history.
Groundbreaking finds at Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe reshape our understanding of prehistoric death rituals and settled life over 11,000 years ago. Discover the revelations.
Investigators reveal a lone individual, not a gang, stole Roman-era statues from Syria's National Museum in Damascus, dealing a blow to the nation's post-war cultural recovery.
Ancient Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum in suspected individual theft. Investigation underway as Syria rebuilds after civil war. Read the latest developments.
Former US President Donald Trump faces backlash after expressing admiration for Confederate military leaders during Washington visit, drawing criticism from political opponents and historians alike.
A Labour-led council faces backlash after publishing controversial guidance suggesting statues of historical figures could be considered 'oppressors' due to their race and background. The document has sparked intense debate about historical interpretation
Sheffield Wednesday's controversial chairman Dejphon Chansiri is auctioning his collection of golden elephant statues in a dramatic bid to raise funds for the struggling Championship club, sparking outrage among fans.
A Tennessee Republican faces backlash after equating civil rights icon Rosa Parks with Confederate president Jefferson Davis in a controversial social media post during Black History Month.
The National Trust faces criticism after installing modern celebrity statues including Vinnie Jones and David Beckham at historic properties, dividing heritage purists and modern art supporters.
Los Angeles takes decisive action to remove Confederate memorials from public spaces, sparking debate about historical memory and racial justice in America's second-largest city.
A council leader faces public outrage after spending nearly £1 million of taxpayer money on two Italian statues while simultaneously requesting a substantial salary increase, raising serious questions about fiscal responsibility.
In a historic move, South Carolina's House of Representatives has approved legislation to remove the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds, following emotional debates and national scrutiny.
In an unprecedented archaeological feat, two of Easter Island's iconic Moai statues have been carefully relocated inland to protect them from coastal erosion and rising sea levels threatening their preservation.
Three Confederate monuments mysteriously disappear from public view in Denton, North Carolina, sparking debate about historical preservation and modern values as local officials remain tight-lipped about the removal operation.
Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones faces scrutiny after his 2005 arrest for spray-painting a Confederate monument emerges, raising questions about political transparency and racial justice advocacy.
Archaeologist Mike Pitts challenges conventional wisdom about Easter Island's mysterious downfall in his groundbreaking new book 'Island on the Edge of the World', revealing startling evidence that rewrites everything we thought we knew about this enigmat
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.