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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Visit Malta's Abandoned Disney Popeye Village Film Set
Explore the preserved 1980s Popeye film set in Malta, a stunning tourist attraction built for a forgotten Disney movie starring Robin Williams. Discover its history and visitor experience.
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.
Pensioner donates £750k to save village church from demolition
A 91-year-old man in France has stunned his community by donating his entire £750,000 inheritance to restore his local church, securing its future for 150 years. Read this heartwarming story of legacy and generosity.
Edensor: The Peak District's Unique 1830s Village
Explore Edensor, a hidden gem in the Peak District. This purpose-built 1830s village boasts a unique mix of architectural styles, commissioned by a Duke. Discover its storybook charm today.
Meopham: The UK's Longest Village Explored
Journey through Meopham, Kent's record-breaking 7-mile village. Discover if it truly holds the title of Britain's longest village and what defines rural settlements.
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.
English village frozen in time discovered in Dorset
Explore the charming village of Corfe Castle, where time stands still with vintage shops, traditional pubs, and historic steam trains transporting visitors to a bygone era.
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.
Family feud turns deadly in Crete mountain shootout
A decades-old family vendetta erupts in violence on a Greek mountainside, leaving a 50-year-old woman and another relative dead in a brutal shootout involving military-grade weapons.
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.
Foxes terrorise village in bizarre car vandalism spree
The quiet village of Barley has become the centre of a wildlife mystery as locals report increasingly brazen fox behaviour, with vehicles being systematically targeted in what some believe is deliberate vandalism.
Lost Derbyshire village reappears after 70 years underwater
The mysterious Peak District village of Derwent, deliberately flooded in the 1940s to create Ladybower Reservoir, has dramatically reappeared during recent dry weather, revealing haunting remnants of a lost community.
Lost UK Village Compared to Atlantis Reemerges
Discover the haunting story of Derwent, the picturesque Yorkshire village deliberately flooded to create Ladybower Reservoir, now visible during droughts as a ghostly reminder of its past.
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.
Inside Britain's ghost village abandoned since WWII
Discover the haunting story of Imber, the Wiltshire village emptied during WWII that remains frozen in time, accessible to the public for just a few precious days each year.
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.
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.
UK's Prettiest Winter Village Revealed
Discover the picturesque Scottish village that's been voted the UK's prettiest winter wonderland, complete with festive markets, stunning architecture, and magical snow-covered landscapes.
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.
Live-in caretaker sought for Holy Island's Lindisfarne Priory
An extraordinary opportunity has emerged for two people to become live-in caretakers at Lindisfarne Priory, one of Britain's most sacred Christian sites located on Holy Island. The successful applicants will receive accommodation and a salary while mainta
Imber: The WWII ghost village you can still visit
Discover the haunting tale of Imber, the Wiltshire village emptied overnight during WWII that became a military training ground, and the ongoing campaign to bring residents home.
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