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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 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.

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.

FBI Files Reveal UFO Crash Near Area 51

Newly uncovered FBI documents detail a mysterious flying object crash near the notorious Area 51 military base, revealing witness accounts of unusual materials and government investigations into unexplained aerial phenomena.

Sinister Sounds Haunt Nevada's Lake Mead

Mysterious booming noises emanating from America's largest reservoir have left scientists baffled and locals unsettled as investigations continue into the unexplained phenomenon.

1950s British UFO Mystery Finally Solved

Newly uncovered documents reveal startling details about a mysterious 1950s space phenomenon that had British scientists and military officials completely stumped for decades.

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.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Language as Cultural Liberation

Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.

Nobel Physics Prize 2024 Winners Announced

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honours three visionary physicists whose groundbreaking work on quantum phenomena and cosmic mysteries has transformed modern science.

Pentagon UFO Footage Shows Missile Being Deflected

Explosive congressional hearing reveals declassified video showing unidentified object swatting away Hellfire missile, raising serious questions about UK and US national security and defence capabilities.

Optical Illusion: Straight Lines That Look Curved

A baffling new optical illusion from a Japanese psychologist is taking the internet by storm, tricking viewers into seeing curved lines where only straight ones exist. Discover the science behind this visual trickery.

Monument Valley's X-Files: UFOs & Paranormal Mysteries

The iconic landscape of Monument Valley, a staple of Western films, is shrouded in a dark history of UFO sightings, paranormal activity, and unexplained mysteries that continue to baffle experts and terrify visitors.

Trad Family Movement & Revenge Quitting: Australia's New Trends

Dive into Australia's latest cultural phenomenon. We explore the rise of the 'Trad Family' movement on social media, the psychology of 'revenge quitting', and the national obsession with a single, mesmerising shade of blue that's captivating the nation.

Scientists Unravel Mystery of 'Neptune Balls' on UK Beaches

UK scientists have decoded the enigma of the natural 'Neptune balls' – bizarre, hairy seagrass orbs found on coastlines. Discover the fascinating underwater process that creates these ecological marvels and why they are crucial for marine health.

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