These UNESCO World Heritage Sites Celebrate Ancient Egyptian Women
The legacies of ancient Egypt’s powerful, leading women live on at their tombs and temples, many of which are now protected as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
View ArticleHow Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their...
Sicilian puppet theater, known as Teatro dei Pupi (or Opera dei Pupi), has few remaining practitioners.
View Article13 U.S. National Parks That Are Also UNESCO Sites
Among the 63 national parks in the United States, 13 are also World Heritage sites, featuring the spectacular landscapes, unique biodiversity, and cultural significance to earn them the designation.
View ArticleHow to Celebrate World Book Day
In 1995, UNESCO’s General Conference declared April 23 to be World Book and Copyright Day. Here are some of the best ways to honor it this year.
View ArticleHow to Book a Dive to See the Titanic Shipwreck
Citizen scientists will soon have the opportunity to participate in research missions to the historic site.
View ArticleUNESCO Adds Singapore Hawker Culture to Cultural Heritage List
Singapore’s hawker culture, one of the world’s greatest street food traditions, is now on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
View ArticleAlUla, Saudi Arabia, Is a "Wonderland" to Tour Guide
The first woman tour guide in AlUla, Mashail Makki, on finding magic and mystery in the desert.
View ArticleUNESCO May Add Venice to List of World Heritage in Danger Sites
Citing overtourism, UNESCO took the rare step this week of recommending Venice be placed on its list of World Heritage in Danger sites.
View ArticleLiverpool Just Lost Its UNESCO World Heritage Status
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee removed the designation because of developments in Liverpool’s center and on its historic River Mersey waterfront.
View ArticleVenice No Longer Risks Losing UNESCO Status
Venice is no longer at risk of losing its UNESCO World Heritage status thanks to a decision that follows a ban on massive cruise ships in the city’s historic center.
View Article10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Mix Nature and Culture
Hierapolis-Pamukkale in Turkey and Ibiza, Spain are just two of 10 incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites that blend culture and nature.
View ArticleThe 33 New UNESCO World Heritage Sites Added in 2021
From Europe’s great spa towns to the nearly 100-year-old Trans-Iranian Railway, these are the 33 new sites UNESCO added to its World Heritage List in 2021.
View ArticleZoltan Sztojka Could be Hungary's Last Roma Fortune-Teller
Though the Roma are Hungary's largest ethnic population, they face a long history of marginalization.
View ArticleExploring Lesser-Known England by Train
Escape the crowds in favor of the British countryside and minimize your carbon footprint from the comfort of a train car.
View ArticleUNESCO Adds Nordic Clinker Boats to Its World Heritage List
The U.N.’s culture agency added Nordic “clinker boats" to its list of traditions that represent the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
View ArticleIn Europe, Migrantour Offers New Perspectives on Cities
Migrantour began in Turin, Italy, and now operates across Europe, offering tourists and residents a new perspective on multicultural cities.
View ArticleUNESCO and Expedia Team Up to Improve Sustainability at Hotels
UNESCO and Expedia collaborate with the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge, which indicates hotels that are doing their part to conserve water, reduce waste, and more.
View ArticleRegent Seven Seas Launches Its Longest Round-the-World Cruise
Setting sail in 2025, Regent Seven Seas World Cruise visits 25 countries and 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites over 150 days.
View ArticleHouston's Freedmen's Town Is Home to Several UNESCO Sites
Located in Houston's Fourth Ward, Freedmen's Town tells the story of what happened to Black Texans after Juneteenth and has received UNESCO recognition.
View ArticleThese UNESCO World Heritage Glaciers Will Disappear by 2050
Glaciers in Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Italy’s Dolomites are among the UNESCO World Heritage sites that'll be gone within the next 30 years, new research shows.
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