Culture news

Archaeologists plan to restore this stunning ancient Egyptian coffin

The ancient Egyptian sarcophagus, dating back over 3,000 years, is adorned with intricate hieroglyphs and vibrant polychrome paintings depicting the priestess of Amun, Ruru.

16/02/2024

Art

Vatican plans €700,000 restoration of St Peter's Basilica baldachin

Vatican officials have announced a €700,000 restoration of St. Peter's Basilica's baldachin. The project aims to complete the first extensive work on Bernini's masterpiece in 250 years before Pope Francis' 2025 Jubilee.

28/01/2024

Moments

What’s it really like to start a new life in rural Italy?

Rural Italy is full of abandoned properties in need of renovation.

01/12/2023

Scenes

Meet India’s superhero saving ponds from stagnation

In partnership with Media City

"Our purpose is not only to fill the pond with water but also to promote biodiversity."

13/11/2023

Nature

Norway is returning a former Arctic coal mine to nature

The Svea mine produced millions of tonnes of coal in its lifetime but now it is being taken back by nature.

26/10/2023

Culture news

The rebirth of classic films continues to grow at Lumière Festival

It’s the meeting place for all classic films lovers and the only of its kind in the world. The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), hosted by the Festival Lumière in Lyon, France, has steadily positioned itself at the forefront of film restoration.

20/10/2023

Earth News

Hawaii’s ancient trees bring ‘hope’ following devastating wildfires

Efforts to revive Lahaina’s surviving trees have included trucking in water, applying compost extract and testing soil.

19/10/2023

Art

Behind the scenes at the museum as Michaelangelo's David is preserved

When the original statue is under wraps, visitors to Florence can find other replicas in the city.

27/09/2023

Culture news

Venice’s flood-damaged basilica to undergo €3.3 million restoration

Until recently, the 900-year-old church remained regularly at the mercy of the tides.

28/06/2023

Europe News

The European Green Deal faces its moment of truth: nature restoration

The Green Deal, described by Ursula von der Leyen as "Europe's man on the moon moment," is about to undergo a litmus test.

14/06/2023

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls podcast: How should the sea sound?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode, we listen to experts discussing underwater noise in all its forms. We hear what a happy coral reef sounds like, how Russia's war in Ukraine is hurting dolphins’ ears, and why slowing down ships could drastically change underwater acoustics.

08/06/2023

Design

Reggia di Caserta is undergoing a multi-million euro restoration

The royal palace was constructed for Charles of Bourbon, the King of Naples, in the 18th century.

28/05/2023

Culture news

How to rescue and renovate culture sites after deadly earthquakes

Another terrible repercussion of earthquakes like those experienced by Türkiye and Syria this month is the destruction of cultural heritage. Sergio Cantone has examined Italy's areas hit by devastating quakes and their efforts to protect and preserve history.

21/02/2023

Scenes

Meet the Greek team studying and preserving traditional stonemasonry

In partnership with Media City

The declining art form of stone masonry is being preserved and revived by a group of people in Greece.

20/02/2023

Culture news

Artisans in Brasilia repair art works damaged by right-wing rioters

Heritage workers in Brazil's capital city are repairing and restoring dozens of art works and antiques damaged on 8 January when right-wing Bolsonaristas ransacked Brasilia's government buildings.

23/01/2023

Design

Renovating Vietnam's 100-year-old French colonial villas

Villas in Vietnam's capital Hanoi built during France's colonial rule have been degraded by age and humidity. Now an extensive restoration and renovation campaign is underway to change the cramped, damp and noisy conditions.

26/12/2022

Ocean Calls

Is there still time to restore our oceans? We asked marine experts

In partnership with The European Commission

Ocean ecosystems are dying because of pollution, overfishing, and the effects of climate change.

08/12/2022

Nature

Watch corals spawn for the first time in this Australian nursery reef

This beautiful natural event is a step in the right direction for a self-sustaining Great Barrier Reef.

27/11/2022

Culture news

Austrian World Heritage Site Melk Abbey is being restored

Around 100,000 books dating back to the year 900 and the many rooms are being restored at Austria’s historic Melk Abbey’s Library.

28/10/2022

Netherlands

Antwerp’s royal fine arts museum reopens after 11 years of renovations

The original budget of €44m had to be more than doubled, but the museum has been significantly expanded and a number of its works have been restored.

25/09/2022