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Watch: The Kenyan network saving seeds for future generations

In partnership with Media City

Daniel Wanjama leads a grassroots effort to protect Kenya’s indigenous seeds. Through the Seed Savers Network, he conserves agricultural biodiversity and supports small-scale farmers.

Moments

Discover Taiwan’s living history on this 113-year-old mountain train

The railway was originally built to transport cargo but this recently restored heritage route has since swapped timber for tourists.

Culture news

Stop and listen to some of the world’s most iconic sites

Sonic Heritage captures the sounds of 270 UNESCO World Heritage sites — inviting us to tune in to some of the most culturally significant places on Earth.

Travel News

Can an hour of volunteering make tourism better? Fiji thinks so

Whether you’re planting coral or learning to cook, Fiji wants your holiday to have a bigger impact.

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Culture news

Will science and culture unite to revitalise the Aral Sea Region?

By combining the power of art, culture, design and ecology, does the Aral Culture Summit have the potential to transform not just the landscape of crisis-hit Karakalpakstan, but even the way we approach environmental regeneration?

Green News

Vietnam’s fish sauce making tradition threatened by climate change

Fish sauce from the village has been recognised by Vietnam as an indelible part of the country's heritage.

Travel News

How Macao keeps its Portuguese soul alive, 25 years on

Churches and cuisine stretching back centuries still reflect Portugal’s legacy as Macao integrates into China.

Travel News

Sydney, Paris, Rome: The world’s most cinematic locations revealed

While New York and London lead the way, Madrid and Argentina surprisingly rank high as popular filming locations.

Destinations

Europe’s best spring travel destinations

From Amsterdam’s raucous King’s Day to Corfu’s Garden Festival, spring in Europe is full of unforgettable events.

Culture news

HeritageWatch.AI seeks to safeguard cultural heritage from crises

HeritageWatch.AI, a new collaboration launched in Paris, combines satellite imagery, 3D modelling, and AI to provide real-time data that will help protect cultural heritage sites from disasters and conflict.

Culture news

UNESCO steps up protection for Ukrainian heritage sites

UNESCO has granted "provisional enhanced protection" to two Ukrainian cultural sites: the Odesa Literary Museum and the Babyn Yar Memorial in Kyiv.

Design

Five favourite newly listed historic places in England

As Historic England releases its annual list of protected buildings, we look at some of the highlights.

Destinations

Why Sharjah is a must-visit destination for culture enthusiasts

Discover Sharjah’s unique mix of Arabian heritage, UNESCO crafts, and historic sites that set it apart in the UAE.

Culture news

How does Europe protect its heritage?

As Historic England releases its annual report on heritage at risk, we look at the results and how heritage across Europe is analysed.

Culture news

British Museum accepts highest-value donation in UK museum history

The official donation of the entire Sir Percival David Foundation is worth an estimated £1 billion.

Culture news

Conquer or be conquered: European countries examine their settlement

Two artworks decorate a building in Brussels, the centre of the European Union, reminding MEPs that First Nations people exist — even in the bloc.

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France considers introducing charges to visit Notre-Dame de Paris

The French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, wants to levy an entrance fee of five euros for tourists in order to fund restoration work of religious buildings.

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Historic neoclassical building in Paphos severely damaged by fire

The iconic building, with its ancient Greek columns, is located in the heart of Paphos, a coastal town known as one of the most remarkable architectural sites in Cyprus.

Design

Tracey Emin leads opposition to Margate brutalist building renovation

Opponents say the modifications will damage the architectural integrity of the block and reduce views of the seafront from the inside.

Culture news

Lost Titanic statue rediscovered in decades-first expedition

RMS Titanic Inc., a Georgia-based firm that legally owns the rights to the 112-year-old wreck, completed its first expedition since 2010 and unveiled new images from the site on Monday.

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