News
1,700-Year-Old Gaza Monastery Designated World Heritage in Danger
Saint Hilarion is one of the oldest Christian sites in the region and home to a plethora of intricate mosaics.
Cultural Heritage
News
Azerbaijan’s Destruction of Armenian Heritage in Artsakh Continues Unabated
Satellite imagery analyses yield evidence of the demolition of a church, cemetery, and an entire village in the last seven months as experts warn of “cultural genocide.”
News
Israel Strike on Gaza Church Was a War Crime, Says Human Rights Group
A new filing asks the International Criminal Court to investigate the destruction of the Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church last fall.
News
Armed Groups in Haiti Ransack National Library
The institution holds a collection of rare books, manuscripts, and newspaper archives significant to the Caribbean nation’s history and heritage.
News
Azerbaijan Escalates Attacks on Armenian Heritage Sites
Satellite monitoring shows several Armenian cemeteries and a 19th-century church damaged by Azerbaijani forces since they invaded the Republic of Artsakh in September.
Opinion
Tigray’s Cultural Heritage Is in Danger, But Does the World Care?
The fate of innumerable sacred lives, buildings, and artifacts destroyed mainly by Ethiopian and invading Eritrean troops are still being willfully ignored by Western governments and international organizations.
News
Israel Bombs Gaza’s Oldest Church, Killing 16 People
Israel took responsibility for the strike on the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius, where hundreds were taking shelter.
News
After Hamas Assault, Israeli Strikes Destroy Mosques and Buildings in Gaza
Cultural heritage in the occupied Palestinian territory is caught in the crossfire as the death toll continues to climb.
News
Libya’s Deadly Floods Tear Through Cultural History
Thousands have died in the disaster, which swept through entire neighborhoods including churches, mosques, and residential buildings.
News
Deadly Earthquake in Morocco Destroys Cultural Heritage
Several mosques and the historic center of Marrakesh sustained damage during the earthquake, which has killed over 2,000 people.
Books
The Preserved Beauty of Italian Island Traditions
Alys Tomlinson traveled between Sardinia, Sicily, and the islands of the Venetian lagoon to document traditional community festivals.
Art
At Last, Colombia Demands the Return of Its San Agustín Statues
After decades of inaction, the Colombian government is demanding the repatriation of the ancient sculptures, currently held at a Berlin museum.