Culture news Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 80 years later: Lessons from the living Eighty years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ageing survivors are urging the world to remember what was lost – and to imagine a future without nuclear weapons. 06/08/2025
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? 02/08/2025
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. 01/08/2025
Green News What are the strongest earthquakes ever recorded? The recent earthquake in Russia reopens the memory of some of the most devastating earthquakes mankind has ever experienced. 30/07/2025
Culture news Skeleton of medieval knight found at former Polish ice cream shop An unusual discovery has been made beneath the now defunct, iconic ice cream parlour 'Teddy' in Gdańsk. It is the skeleton of a medieval knight, who has been christened the 'Gdańsk Lancelot'. 28/07/2025
Travel News This is Europe’s best city, according to traveller survey Italy leads the continent with three cities in the top 25, while France is notably absent. 22/07/2025
Destinations What makes France’s Loire Valley a world heritage wonder From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never fades. 20/07/2025
No Comment Roman mosaic stolen by Nazi officer during WWII returned to Pompeii A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring an erotic motif was officially returned today to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii after more than 80 years in Germany. 15/07/2025
Culture news Man arrested after Stone of Destiny glass broken at Scottish museum The glass display protecting the rare artefact was broken and the stone was not damaged in the incident. What is the Stone of Destiny and why is it so important in British history? 14/07/2025
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. 13/07/2025
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. 12/07/2025
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. 09/07/2025
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. 09/07/2025
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." 09/07/2025
Culture news Rare sword find leads to discovery of Roman-era settlement in England Archaeological excavations have revealed an extensive settlement dating from the Early-Middle Iron Age through to the first and second centuries AD during the Roman period. 04/07/2025
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. 02/07/2025
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. 01/07/2025
Culture news Madrid's Puerta de Alcalá monument wins the Europa Nostra 2025 award Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida and Luis Cueto Ferrándiz celebrated the Europa Nostra 2025 Prize awarded to the Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid for its exemplary restoration. 30/06/2025
Europe News European flag celebrates 40 years as symbol for EU and predecessor Originally adopted by the Council of Europe thirty years earlier, the twelve golden stars on a blue background became the 'logo' for the EU and its predecessor in 1985. 29/06/2025
Modern Nomads Kazakh archaeological wonders draw crowds In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Modern Nomads, we travel across Kazakhstan in search of its most captivating archaeological treasures — from the royal Saka tombs of Berel in the east to the iconic Golden Man exhibit in the capital Astana. 25/06/2025