Shocking footage captures the moment a thief wearing a high-visibility vest shattered a display cabinet at the Louvre Museum in Paris, making off with priceless artefacts in a daring daylight robbery.
In a stunning security breach, thieves executed a lightning-fast robbery at the Louvre museum, making off with invaluable jewellery pieces in what authorities describe as a meticulously planned operation.
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.
Exclusive: Donald Trump proposes controversial policy to swiftly repatriate Caribbean boat survivors, drawing criticism from human rights advocates and immigration experts.
National Museums Scotland reveals extraordinary Bronze Age discoveries including gold hair ornaments and spearhead mounts, rewriting our understanding of ancient British craftsmanship.
The grieving family of Mark Gadsby, a British tourist who died suddenly in Turkey, are desperately trying to repatriate his body while facing mounting costs and unanswered questions about his mysterious death.
Remembering Sheila Canby, the visionary curator who transformed London's Islamic art collections and brought Middle Eastern masterpieces to global prominence.
Exclusive look at the priceless historical treasures discovered during inventory of King Charles III's royal collection, including rare coins dating back centuries.
A controversial restitution deal sees Nigeria's new Edo Museum of West African Art receive clay copies instead of the promised original Benin Bronzes, sparking outrage and diplomatic tension.
An explosive Guardian investigation reveals how Israeli forces systematically looted thousands of Palestinian books and manuscripts from Gaza, raising urgent questions about cultural destruction in conflict zones.
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.
A remarkable hoard of ancient treasures spanning 4,000 years has been uncovered in an unlikely location - a vulture's nest within a Brecon Beacons nature reserve, rewriting Welsh archaeological history.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong faces intense criticism from opposition senators over the repatriation of ISIS-linked women and children from Syrian camps, igniting a fierce national security debate.
A remarkable discovery at South Carolina State University as workers uncover a sealed 1909 time capsule containing historical documents and artefacts, offering a fascinating glimpse into the institution's early years.
A remarkable collection of Anglo-Saxon gold artefacts discovered by metal detectorists in Staffordshire has been officially declared treasure, revealing fascinating insights into England's medieval history.
The Eisenhower Presidential Library refused Donald Trump's unusual request to borrow a historic sword for King Charles III's coronation, citing preservation concerns in newly revealed correspondence.
The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge unveils a spectacular collection of Egyptian artefacts, revealing untold stories of ancient civilisation through cutting-edge research and immersive displays.
An American expat shares four unexpected cultural differences between US and UK life, from healthcare surprises to social etiquette quirks that every visitor should know.
The family of a 10-year-old British boy, whose mother took him to Syria to join ISIS, is fighting for his safe return from a squalid detention camp. They argue the UK government has a duty to rescue the child from a life of radicalisation and despair.
A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.
A contentious legal dispute unfolds as a UK art dealer faces allegations of illegally exporting prized Banksy artworks from Italy, sparking a major cultural heritage debate.
Exclusive details reveal Donald Trump's stunned reaction to priceless royal treasures during private Windsor Castle viewing with Queen Elizabeth II, including an unexpected request that left aides speechless.
Maritime archaeologists have triumphantly recovered a trove of artefacts from the wreck of the HMHS Britannic, the Titanic's sister ship, in a groundbreaking expedition off the coast of Greece. The findings offer a poignant new window into the ship's trag
In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, Palestinian archaeologists and volunteers successfully evacuated priceless antiquities from a Gaza City storehouse, saving them from destruction just hours before the building was levelled by an Israeli airstrike.
Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.
A British grandmother is fighting for her life in a Turkish hospital after a weight-loss surgery went horribly wrong. Her family is desperately trying to bring her home amid a £60,000 medical bill crisis.
The Victoria and Albert Museum invites the public to explore its colossal East Storehouse and share their favourite discoveries from over 250,000 hidden artefacts. A unique chance to go behind the scenes.