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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Egyptian tomb mystery solved by 225 ancient figurines
Archaeologists in Egypt have solved a decades-old mystery by using 225 funerary figurines to identify the tomb of Pharaoh Shoshenq III. Discover the astonishing find.
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.
Egypt stops activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah from UK travel
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah prevented from flying to UK by Egyptian authorities. Freed writer blocked from reuniting with son in Brighton and attending human rights awards.
King Tut's Dismemberment: A Century-Old Secret
A century after Tutankhamun's tomb was found, details emerge of how his body was decapitated and dismembered by Howard Carter's team. Discover the full story.
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.
Cairo tourism plummets as visitor numbers crash
Egypt's tourism industry faces unprecedented challenges as visitor numbers to Cairo's iconic attractions, including the Pyramids and King Tutankhamun's treasures, show dramatic decline according to recent statistics.
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.
Ancient DNA reveals Louvre mummy's 3,500-year-old secrets
Groundbreaking genetic analysis reveals the hidden history behind a 3,500-year-old Egyptian mummy held within the Louvre's collection, rewriting our understanding of this ancient individual.
Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Near Pyramids After 20 Years
The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum has officially opened in Giza, showcasing King Tutankhamun's complete treasure collection for the first time and offering unprecedented views of the pyramids.
Roman village discovered near Egypt's pyramids
Archaeologists make stunning discovery of complete Roman-era settlement near Giza plateau, rewriting history of the iconic pyramids site
UN probes torture claims against poet in Lebanon
The United Nations has launched an urgent investigation into the alleged torture of Egyptian-Turkish poet Galal El-Behairy during his detention in Lebanon, raising serious human rights concerns.
Grand Egyptian Museum Opens: Ultimate Guide to Cairo's New Wonder
After two decades of anticipation, Cairo's Grand Egyptian Museum welcomes visitors with unprecedented access to Tutankhamun's treasures and monumental artefacts.
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.
Egypt's £1bn Grand Museum opens after 20-year build
After 20 years of construction and a £1 billion investment, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum and new crown jewel of Egypt's cultural heritage.
Grand Egyptian Museum announces long-awaited opening date
After 22 years of anticipation and delays, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open its doors, promising to become the world's largest archaeological museum and home to Tutankhamun's complete treasures.
Grand Egyptian Museum: World's Largest Archaeology Museum Opens
After two decades of anticipation, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum prepares for its grand opening, promising an unparalleled journey through ancient history with never-before-seen treasures.
Brit jailed for 2 years in Egypt over vape pen
Bella Culley, 21, from Nottinghamshire, faces a two-year Egyptian prison sentence after being caught with a THC vape pen on a flight to Hurghada. The university student's dream holiday turned into a nightmare following the discovery during transit in Cair
Egypt find may confirm Biblical Moses story
Groundbreaking archaeological find in Egypt's Nile Delta provides compelling evidence supporting the Biblical narrative of Moses and the Israelite exodus, rewriting ancient 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.
Egyptian arrested for Paris train sex attack on Brazilian
Shocking attempted rape on Paris train captured in viral video leads to arrest of Egyptian suspect as brave witnesses intervene to save Brazilian victim
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.
Ancient Egyptians attempted cancer surgery 4,000 years ago
Groundbreaking research reveals Egyptian physicians attempted cancer surgery centuries earlier than previously thought, rewriting medical history with astonishing discovery.
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.
Carragher: Time for Salah to leave Liverpool
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher delivers explosive analysis on Mohamed Salah's future, warning the Egyptian king's time at Anfield should end this summer amid tensions with new boss Arne Slot.
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