Cultural heritage is not simply a reflection of our past—it is the framework through which humanity understands itself today. From oral traditions and indigenous languages to historic architecture and ...

“Cultural heritage is significant in the present, both as a message from the past and as a pathway to the future. Viewed from a human rights perspective, it is important not only in itself, but also ...

For decades, heritage has been easiest to recognize from the street. We protect facades, skylines, and monuments because they are visible, stable, and legible as cultural assets. Yet most of what we ...

Kathmandu, June 6 -- Heritage interpreter Rishi Amatya begins his heritage walks through Patan by asking students to close ...

Each summer, as millions of tourists swarm into historic towns full of monuments and museums, a predictable kind of headline is sure to follow. “Uffizi Gallery visitor damages painting in botched ...

Architectural heritage is often described as what survives time. Yet survival does not explain why certain buildings are preserved while others disappear. Many works now protected as cultural heritage ...

What we call “folklife” in the United States—the traditions, activities, skills, beliefs, and tangible creations of a particular community—is known as the “culture of everyday life” in South Korea.

A recent study shows that 80% of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites are facing climate stress, with wood and stone constructions susceptible to a range of threats from extreme heat, humidity, ...