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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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.
Zelenskyy's top aide Yermak resigns in corruption probe
Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces political upheaval as chief adviser Andriy Yermak resigns amid anti-corruption investigation, potentially altering Ukraine's wartime governance and peace negotiations.
Unearthed WWII Diary Reveals London Blitz Terror
A newly discovered diary from a London housewife provides a poignant, first-hand account of life during the Blitz, detailing bombings, rationing, and the resilience of a family. Read this remarkable story of survival.
Russia's wartime economy slows, taxes rise
Russia's wartime economy slows, forcing the Kremlin to raise VAT and other consumer taxes. Discover the impact on ordinary Russians and the budget deficit.
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's railway network
Ukraine reports a threefold surge in railway attacks by Russia, causing $1bn in damage and threatening the country's vital logistical backbone. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
Ukraine's Wartime Tourism: Why Visitors Keep Coming
Discover how Ukraine is welcoming adventurous travellers to its western regions, offering cultural experiences and supporting local economies despite ongoing conflict.
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.
Ukrainian Women: From Wives to Frontline Warriors
As Russia's invasion enters another year, Ukrainian women are transforming traditional roles, becoming soldiers, activists, and community leaders in a nation's fight for survival.
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.
Dig begins for WW2 hero pilot's lost plane after 80 years
A major archaeological excavation is underway to recover the wreckage of a heroic RAF pilot's plane that crashed during a training mission in 1944, offering closure to his family after eight decades.
Wartime feeding method cuts baby allergies
Groundbreaking research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that reviving a World War Two infant feeding practice could dramatically reduce allergy rates in modern babies, offering hope to parents nationwide.
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.
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.
Nazi bunker converted to home fails to sell
A chilling piece of wartime history on Guernsey, originally constructed as a Nazi communications bunker using forced labour, has failed to find a buyer despite being converted into a unique three-bedroom property with a £1.7 million price tag.
Nazi bunker transformed into luxury Hamburg hotel
Discover how a former Nazi communications bunker in Hamburg has been miraculously transformed into a luxurious four-star hotel, blending dark history with contemporary design and sustainable tourism.
Caribbean workers' vital WWII contribution revealed
A groundbreaking new documentary reveals how thousands of Caribbean workers played a crucial role in Allied victory during World War II, a story largely overlooked by history books.
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
Planning reforms threaten historic gardens protection
Major government planning reforms could strip protected status from hundreds of Britain's historic parks and gardens, putting them at risk of development.
Britain's historic parks face unprecedented threat
Dozens of Britain's most cherished historic parks and gardens are at risk of being lost forever due to controversial planning changes and development pressures, heritage experts warn.
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