Hundreds of Looted Ancient Artifacts Confiscated From the Black Market Are Now on Display in Naples
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is showcasing 600 recovered objects, which date to between the Archaic period and the Middle Ages
Windows 95 Jingle, 1960 World Series Broadcast and Other ‘Audio Treasures’ Added to the National Recording Registry
From a list of 2,600 nominations submitted by the public, the Library of Congress has selected 25 songs, albums and sounds that are at least ten years old to preserve for posterity
Discover the 14,000 Ancient Roman Artifacts Just Donated to the London Museum
Among the items are sandals, pottery and Britain’s largest collection of Roman writing tablets, bearing IOU notes and gossip in stunningly well-preserved wax
You Can Spend a Night in the Last House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Before His Death in 1959
The plans for the RiverRock house in northeastern Ohio were left on Wright’s drawing board when he died. But whether the project counts as a true “Wright” is up for debate
Historic Frank Lloyd Wright Home Added to List of Endangered Architecture in Chicago
The J.J. Walser Jr. House, one of five Wright-designed homes in the city, has fallen into disrepair, prompting calls for preservation
Man Vandalizes Famed 12-Angled Stone, an Inca Engineering Marvel in Peru
The stone, which sustained damage in six spots, had been carved to fit perfectly in a palace wall hundreds of years ago
Archaeologists Unearth the Ruins of a 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Beneath an Office Building in London
The remarkably well-preserved basilica was part of a public meeting place where citizens and politicians could socialize, shop and hear speeches in the growing city
See Mosul’s Historic Leaning Minaret Tower, Rebuilt After Destruction by ISIS
Eight years after the Iraqi city was left in ruins, Mosul’s rich multicultural heritage is slowly but surely beginning to flower again
Experts Are Alarmed by a Video of Workers Hammering Away at Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza
Some citizens and archaeologists are concerned about what they see as widespread “mismanagement” of Egypt’s rich cultural heritage
Dozens of Artworks Rescued From War-Torn Ukraine Go on Display in Berlin
A new collaborative exhibition showcases 60 breathtaking pieces that were evacuated from the Odesa Museum of Western and Eastern Art
Art Thieves Blew Up a Dutch Museum’s Door to Steal an Ancient Golden Helmet From Romania
The blast took place in the middle of the night, allowing the burglars to abscond with four valuable objects connected to Romania’s cultural heritage
How Alaska’s Historic Roadhouses Are Standing the Test of Time
The multipurpose lodgings along trails and rivers capture the state’s pioneering culture and spirit
The Historic Landmarks Razed By Los Angeles’ Deadly Fires
Among the destroyed structures are the ranch established by comedian Will Rogers and a motel owned by notorious publisher William Randolph Hearst
Divers Recover Ancient Shipwreck That Sank 2,600 Years Ago Off the Coast of Spain
Piece by piece, experts carefully transported the Phoenician vessel to dry land, where it will be studied and preserved
See the Mysterious Winter Parade That Brings Tourists to the Remote Island of Sardinia
Since ancient times, a town on the Italian isle has marked the season with a grim costumed festival
Utah’s Spellbinding ‘Spiral Jetty’ Has Been Added to the National Register of Historic Places
Robert Smithson constructed the famous 1,500-foot-long land artwork on the shore of the Great Salt Lake in 1970
The Ten Best Books About Travel of 2024
These top titles of the year whisk readers away on adventures and remind us of the many wonders in this world
See Inside Notre-Dame Cathedral in These Breathtaking Images of Its Newly Unveiled Interior
The historic church was devastated by a fire in 2019. After five years of painstaking work, it’s finally scheduled to reopen to the public this weekend
A Rare Atlas of Astronomy From the Dutch Golden Age Goes on Display in England
The copy of “Harmonia Macrocosmica” dates back to the 17th century and includes ancient theories of the universe
These Historic Sites in the U.S. Were Once Endangered. Now They’re Thriving
Since 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has been naming America’s most endangered historic places, attracting much-needed awareness and funding
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