Australian Bushfires Reveal Hidden Sections of Ancient Aquaculture System
The eel-farming system of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape is older than both Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids
More Than 30 Animals, Among Them ‘Highly Endangered’ Species, Killed in Fire at German Zoo
Authorities say the blaze was likely started by floating lanterns illegally released into the sky on New Year’s Eve
Volunteers Digitally Revive Japan’s Shuri Castle Following October Fire
The group is seeking one million images in order to create a high-quality reconstruction
Is Notre-Dame Too Fragile to Be Saved?
The cathedral’s rector says there is a “50 percent chance” that scaffolding will collapse, causing further damage
For the First Time in 200 Years, Christmas Services Will Not Be Held at Notre-Dame
The building remains fragile after suffering a devastating fire in April
Charles Dickens Lost His Last Christmas Turkey to a Freak Fire
A rediscovered letter reveals the famed author forgave the railway company that botched his holiday delivery
Fire Ravages Japanese Heritage Site Shuri Castle
The castle, first built more than 500 years ago, was seen as a symbol of the dynamic Ryukyu Kingdom
New York’s Last Fire Watchtower Has Been Restored
Built in the 1850s, the structure was once part of the city’s fire-fighting network
Yes, Tropical Forests Tragically Burned This Summer, but Here’s What You Can Do
Fires stoked worldwide anxiety, but Smithsonian forest ecologist Kristina Anderson-Teixeira offers a few practices for making a difference
Northern California Cuts Power to 700,000 Homes and Businesses in an Effort to Prevent Fires
In an unprecedented move intended to reduce fire risk, power will be purposefully cut in 34 California counties, an outage that may last up to a week
Three Things to Know About the Fires Blazing Across the Amazon Rainforest
Experts say the majority of blazes were set by farmers hoping to clear land for agricultural endeavors
Notre-Dame Restoration Delayed Due to Lead Poisoning Concerns
Work is set to continue next week with more stringent safety protocols, decontamination units
The Arctic Is Experiencing Its Worst Wildfire Season on Record
Arctic infernos released 50 megatons of carbon dioxide—the equivalent of Sweden’s total annual emissions—into the atmosphere in June alone
Hitting the High Notes: A Smithsonian Year of Music
Universal Music Group Claimed No Master Recording Burned in 2008 Blaze. New Report Estimates Hundreds of Thousands Did
Explosive allegations in The New York Times Magazine claim 500,000 one-of-a-kind master recordings were destroyed in Universal Fire
France’s Senate Requires That Notre-Dame’s Iconic Spire Be Rebuilt ‘Exactly as It Was’
The bill contradicts an earlier call for proposals to replace the fallen tower with a more modern aesthetic
Engineer Says Notre-Dame Is Vulnerable to High Winds
Models show damage to the roof vaults have cut the structure’s wind resistance by over half
How Blacksmiths Forged a Powerful Status Across the Continent of Africa
Iron tools, weapons, musical instruments and sculptures tell a tale of centuries of the craft’s influence
Fire Tore Through the Forest That Inspired Winnie the Pooh’s ‘Hundred Acre Wood’
Officials are confident England’s Ashdown Forest will recover from the blaze
Authorities Are Looking for the Suspect Who Started a Fire at the National Archives
An exterior wall of the building sustained some damage, but no one was harmed by the flames
Honey Bees on Notre-Dame’s Roof Survived the Fire
The three hives are located on a roof above the sacristy—around 100 feet below the cathedral’s damaged main roof
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