Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the 2011 UNESCO Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape

The HUL Anniversary Event not only marks the start of the 2021 celebration but serves as a catalyst for greater … More

Climate Change and World Heritage

Updating of the “Policy Document on the impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage properties” World Heritage properties are affected … More

World Heritage and Indigenous People

The Ainu were assimilated into Japanese society and their traditional tattoos and other customs banned (Credit: Michele and Tom Grimm/Alamy)

Reducing Disaster Risk at World Heritage Properties

World Heritage properties and heritage sites in general are exposed to the impacts of natural and man-triggered catastrophic events, which … More

#SOSAfricanHeritage 2021

The German Commission for UNESCO herewith invites UNESCO World Heritage sites and UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Africa to submit proposals … More

The UN condemns Israel police attack on Palestinians at Jerusalem Al-Aqsa mosque, leaving 300 injured

Violence broke out in the Al-Aqsa mosque which is considered to be the third holiest site in Islam.

Why May 9 is important to me

On the day of May 9, Russians celebrate a Victory day back in 1945 when Hitler was defeated. Russians commemorate people who sacrificed their lives in that cruel human war: women and men, young and old people. It matters to us because every family has its heroes, great grandfathers, and great grandmothers who had to fight for their motherland.

Easter recipes collected by 195flavors. Cook it now!

It is Easter time! Do you want to cook something delicious? This post is written especially for you! 195flavors, specializing in food heritage worldwide, has collected some recipes which you can cook right now!

ESACH TALKS – for Cultural Heritage emerging professionals

ESACH Talks are an interactive, fast-paced event that provides a platform for sharing knowledge amongst students and young professionals working within cultural heritage studies.

Heritage Youth Ambassadors 2021 – Europa Nostra, ESACH and EHT

A new year has brought a number of fresh and exciting commitments to heritage young professionals across Europe and beyond. On 28 January, Europa Nostra officially launched its ‘European Heritage Youth Ambassadors Programme’, in partnership with the European Students’ Association for Cultural Heritage (ESACH) and the European Heritage Tribune.

How to celebrate Chinese New Year at home

Chinese New Year itself – also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival – falls on Friday, February 12. The preparations start seven days before Chinese New Year’s Eve. Many celebration activities for this period are traditional customs, but some are quite new…

The Sultanate of Oman supports capacity-building for promotion of World Heritage sites in Eastern Africa – UNESCO

On 22 January 2021, the Sultanate of Oman signed an agreement with UNESCO in the amount of Euros 583,566 to provide support for capacity-building of nomination projects and promotion of World Heritage sites in five Eastern African countries: Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Somalia and United Republic of Tanzania.

Role of Museums in the Fight Against Illicit Trafficking – Levent Tökün

In this post we are excited to share with you, our reader, the speech of Levent Tökün made in the first ESACH (European Students’ Association for Cultural Heritage) Talks entitled Museums & Art.

Deadly attack on Virunga National Park, Congo – UNESCO

UNESCO reported on January 11, 2021 that Rangers of the Virunga National Park were ambushed near Kabuendo while patrolling inside the park.

Plaques that form part of the Benin Bronzes on show at the British Museum in London. The plaques were taken by British troops in 1897.Credit...Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Return of Cultural Heritage

In 2020, Australia marked the 250th anniversary of James Cook’s first voyage to the east coast of the country. This anniversary also marked the beginning of the large scale removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage to overseas collections.