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Nature

Can surfing help to protect the biodiversity of our coastlines?

The relationship between this sport and the environment is long and complex.

Tech News

Russian museum brings bells back to life with 3D technology

The Novosibirsk Museum of Bell Ringing is using 3D technology to show visitors what the bells would have sounded like when they were new.

World

Viktor Orbán is having his cake and eating it - Timothy Garton Ash

World-renowned Professor of European Studies, Timothy Garton Ash, gives his insight into the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the EU's core values and the politics of Angela Merkel.

France

Big John, the biggest triceratops ever found, goes on display in Paris

"On the top of being the biggest specimen in size, it is also very well preserved, up to 60 per cent of the skeleton which is incredible."

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Green News

Why is this charity offering staff extra long lunch breaks?

Flexible working hours are being offered to volunteers and workers at one UK National Trust site that recorded extreme temperatures in 2019.

Uzbekistan

Here's what Uzbekistan's cuisine reveals about its history and culture

In partnership with NAESMI

Uzbekistan’s territory was a central route on the Silk Road, and the people, ideas and goods that travelled through it have intrinsically become part of Uzbekistan’s culture, including its cuisine.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan in context: What's the background to today's crisis?

A look at Afghanistan's tumultuous history.

Residences

10 enchanting castles in Ireland that you can actually stay in

We explore some of Ireland’s most enchanting castles which have been turned into holiday retreats.

Tech News

A new app is bringing Cold War-era Berlin to life

60 years after the Berlin Wall divided the city, a new app aims to give history buffs an immersive experience of this pivotal moment in the Cold War era.

Travel News

Liverpool loses its UNESCO World Heritage status but does anyone care?

Residents of the city have mixed feelings about the development in this historic part of Liverpool.

World News

Eleven European spa towns honoured by UNESCO

Towns from Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Czechia got together to seek joint recognition.

France

Bastille Day: What are the July 14 celebrations all about?

14 July is full of fireworks and celebrations across France, but what is Bastille Day all about?

Czech Republic

Czech town Milovice marks 30 years since withdrawal of Soviet troops

The former Soviet military base has marked the moment with a parade of floats reconstructing this important moment in its history.

Moments

Exploring Belize's unspoiled jungles and historic Maya ruins

Uncovering the Maya civilisation, hidden temples and going deep into Chiquibul to unearth a bit of history.

Germany

Berlin museum centering on Germans expelled after WWII opens

The project centers on the millions of Germans who fled from advancing Soviet forces or were kicked out of parts of eastern and central Europe as Germany's borders were moved westward after the war.

World News

Founding father of EU Schuman moves ahead on sainthood path

Robert Schuman, an architect of European integration, has moved ahead on the Catholic church's path toward possible sainthood, the Vatican said.

World

Skeletons of two related Viking men reunited in Denmark for first time

The skeletons of two Viking men have been reunited in a Danish museum for the first time in a 1,000 years.

Green News

Climate change is destroying the oldest cave paintings in the world

Archaeologists have observed 44,000-year-old paintings appear to be blistering and peeling off the cave walls.

Travel News

Power of a placename: Ireland’s many Yr Wyddfas

Towns with names like Youghal and Dún Laoghaire have confused tourists in Ireland for years. Why are Ireland's placenames so confusing for English speakers?

United Kingdom

Historical items worth over €1.1 million stolen from Arundel Castle

Gold Rosary Beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots at her execution in 1587 are among the items stolen.