Cultural Heritage
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Asia
Kebaya inscribed onto UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list
SINGAPORE: The kebaya has been successfully inscribed onto the UNESCO representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This was…
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United Kingdom
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…
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Mexico
Mexico has retrieved over 14,000 stolen artifacts since 2018
Mexico repatriated 14,048 archaeological artifacts considered to be part of the country’s national heritage during President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s…
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Spain
Hundreds of cultural events kick off for European Heritage Days
Events in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Ireland have already finished, but there are still plenty more upcoming in other countries.…
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United Kingdom
UK think tank calls for ‘class ceiling’ to be broken in the arts
UK think tank the Fabian Society calls for a “universal library card” and a “culture pass” for children in the…
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United Kingdom
Sainsbury’s critical column note found in National Gallery demolition
UK National Gallery sponsor John Sainsbury criticised the column during its construction in the 1990s. ADVERTISEMENT There was a surprise…
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Sport
Can this 300-year-old landscape survive another 300 years?
Climate Now visits the Sanssouci Palace and Gardens in Potsdam, Germany, a world heritage site under threat from climate change.…
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United Kingdom
British Museum sacks staff member over missing and stolen items
The museum says the pieces include “gold jewellery and gems of semi-precious stones and glass dating from the 15th Century…
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Spain
The mills and fountains of Porto Santo brought back to life
In this episode of Smart Regions, discover the European project to restore the island of Porto Santo, which is reviving…
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Sport
Explore the cultural heritage and beauty of Gonzo’s Citadella
In this episode of Smart Regions, we explore how an EU-funded restoration project helped bring Gozo’s magnificent Citadella back to…
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