Food and Drink
A bitter rivalry? Two pubs claim to be London's oldest riverside pub
British pubs are a national institution, drawing locals and tourists alike. But there's trouble brewing: the unofficial title of the oldest riverside pub in London has long been disputed, with two establishments claiming the honour. Which one is right and which will become a bitter disappointment?
Silk Road Adventures
Surkhandarya: A journey of discovery in Uzbekistan’s untouched South
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Framed as a story of discovery, this episode of Silk Road Adventures is a unique journey across a lesser-travelled land where nature, history, and tradition blend seamlessly.
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Culture news
UNESCO has announced its new World Heritage List, including Sardis and Thousand Hills from Türkiye
The ancient city of Sardis and the Thousand Hills Tumulus were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming Türkiye's 22nd cultural heritage site; Ludwig's castles from Germany, the Carnac stones from France, and the Minoan palaces from Crete were also added to the list.
Culture news
Peru opens to public ancient city lost for more than 3,800 years
Its strategic location between two important pre-Columbian valleys and the discovery of ceremonial artefacts support the thesis that the Caralian community, which developed around 1800-1500 BC, had intense relations with other peoples.
Modern Nomads
Kazakh Grand Canyon and sacred caves – explore the raw beauty of Mangystau
In partnership with MDQ
Mangystau is a region known for its industrial strength, vast oil and gas reserves, and strategic position on the Caspian Sea. Yet the region holds far more than its industrial identity suggests.
Qatar 365
Digging up the Past: Qatar’s Archaeological Heritage Sites
In partnership with Media City
From forgotten worlds under the sand, to treasure troves at sea, Qatar 365 digs into Qatar’s past. Laila Humairah visits the Ain Mohamed archaeological site to find traces of the Early Islamic period. Johanna Hoes gets her feet wet at Al Zubarah, to uncover Qatar’s heritage submerged underwater.
Culture news
The Bayeux Tapestry headed to UK for first time in nearly 1,000 years
The treasured 11th-century artwork will be on loan from France - a move that has been described by the UK Culture Secretary as "a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure."
Voices from Central Asia
Meet the archaeologist behind Kazakhstan’s most iconic discoveries
In partnership with MDQ
In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet renowned Kazakh archaeologist Zainolla Samashev, whose groundbreaking discoveries have redefined Kazakhstan’s ancient past and challenged long-held myths about nomadic civilizations in the region.
Silk Road Adventures
Tashkent blends ancient roots with digital ambition on the Silk Road
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From historic mosques to cutting-edge startups, Tashkent is fast becoming a capital of contrasts — where centuries-old tradition sits alongside modern tech and architecture in Central Asia’s rising star.
