Heritage

Satellite Study Tracks Wartime Destruction of Syrian Heritage Sites

Looting and military reuse identified as key drivers of archaeological damage.

 Palmyra in Syria.
An American Jewish man praying

Why does US media not celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month? - opinion

 Noam Bedein with his hosts.

Rekindling the forgotten exploits, daring of Sephardi-Portuguese in the Caribbean - opinion

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Canada and Jerusalem: A journey of faith, heritage, and shared values


Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to close in February for maintenance and conservation

The closure is part of a comprehensive conservation plan executed by the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco to ensure the safety of tourists and preserve archaeological heritage.

 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to close in February for maintenance and conservation.

The many faces of Jerusalem – in one big book - review

"Jerusalem, he contends, is at the center of the conflict that permeates the holy city at every conceivable level. 'But Jerusalem is like an old lady used to the quarrels of her grandchildren.'"

 Israeli security forces guard while Jews visit the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, June 8, 2023.

Traveling Merovingian mint masters heritage: 1,300-year-old gold coin discovered near Belkau

"Mint masters traveled from place to place, not always in large cities, but also in villages".

 The Bruniquel castle, the foundations of which date back to the 6th century by a Merovingian queen. Illustration.

World Monuments Fund adds Moon, Apollo 11 sites to 2025 heritage preservation watch list

Specialists fear planned commercial flights could compromise lunar heritage, including Neil Armstrong’s bootprints.

World Monuments Fund adds Moon, Apollo 11 sites to 2025 heritage preservation watch list.

A Guide to UNESCO World Heritage sites in India

Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur.

 Virupaksha temple with scenic Hampi landscape and cityscape at sunset at Karnataka India.