Cultural Preservation
Why Restoring a Banksy Mural in Venice Is So Controversial
Critics argue that the street artist may have intended for the work to deteriorate over time
Hidden Demon Revealed in the Shadows of a Joshua Reynolds Painting
Conservators have restored the malignant spirit, which generated controversy among 18th-century audiences
Which of These Vintage Dolls Do You Find the Creepiest?
Now in its fifth year, an annual contest spotlights a Minnesota museum's historical doll collection
Earthquake in Mexico City Reveals 500-Year-Old Aztec Snakehead
The nearly six-foot-long sculpture features well-preserved colors on 80 percent of its surface
Workers Unearth 19th-Century Shipwreck Beneath a Road in Florida
The 19-foot-long vessel was found alongside a kerosene lamp, leather shoes, coins and other artifacts
Who Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Columbus’ Island Colonies?
The Native people of Hispaniola were long believed to have died out. But a journalist's search for their descendants turned up surprising results
London's Historic Old War Office Building Becomes a Luxury Hotel
The building is connected to Winston Churchill, Ian Fleming and other famous figures
Water Worker Stumbles Upon 2,500-Year-Old Gold Necklaces in Spain
The artifacts could shed new light on the Iron Age history of the region
Stunning 16th-Century Turkish Bath Reopens in Istanbul
The revitalized space will feature a museum and contemporary art in addition to traditional bathing
UNESCO Adds Sites in Kyiv and Lviv to List of World Heritage in Danger
The agency has been trying to protect Ukraine's historic sites since the beginning of the war with Russia
Ancient Mosques Damaged in Morocco Earthquake
A UNESCO representative says the country has suffered an "inestimable loss"
Construction Workers Plow a Shortcut Through the Great Wall of China
They caused "irreversible damage" to the wall when they used an excavator to widen an existing gap
Why Historical Markers Matter
Few realize that the approval process for these outdoor signs varies widely by state and organization, enabling unsanctioned displays to slip through
Venice Will Start Charging an Entry Fee Next Year
By charging daytrippers to visit on peak travel days, the city hopes to combat overtourism
New Legal Challenge Reignites Battle Over Tunnel Near Stonehenge
The plan could threaten the landmark's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Parisian Booksellers Have Lined the Seine for Centuries. Now, They're Fighting to Stay
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, city officials are trying to relocate the bouquinistes for security reasons
Trove of Rare Renaissance Books Could Fetch $25 Million at Auction
T. Kimball Brooker has amassed a collection of more than 1,300 texts from the 16th century
Who Was the Enslaved Child Painted Out of This 1837 Portrait?
The painting of Bélizaire, 15, shown behind the children of his enslavers, has been acquired by the Met
Tennessee Williams and Jack Kerouac Once Found Refuge in the Dune Shacks of Cape Cod. Now, Longtime Residents Are Being Forced Out
The National Park Service plans to lease out some of the structures, which have long been used by artists and writers
Ukraine Launches Database to Track Art Owned by Sanctioned Russians
The searchable list contains some 300 works by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci and more
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