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Israel Announces Settlement Near Palestinian World Heritage Site
The settlement in the Occupied West Bank would be located within the protection zone for the UNESCO-recognized village of Battir.
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Judge Says Artists Can Sue AI Companies for Using Their Work
While claims of unjust enrichment and breach of contract were thrown out in the landmark lawsuit, the copyright infringement complaints were deemed plausible.
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Another Tourist Has Carved Initials Into an Ancient Pompeii House
The man is accused of defacing a heritage site under a new law meant to crack down on the vandalization of Italy’s cultural monuments.
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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.
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“A Very Old Dream”: NYC to Get Its First Dominican Culture Center
The institution will offer free exhibitions and performances and lead a project to record the oral histories of Dominicans in Washington Heights.
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Despite Years of Protests, Harvard University to Keep Sackler Name
The decision is “an insult to overdose victims and their families,” said artist Nan Goldin’s advocacy group PAIN.
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Spanish Man Under Investigation for Pouring Water on Ancient Cave Art
The individual allegedly dampened 6,000-year-old paintings in Andalusia to get a clearer photo for social media, potentially causing irreparable harm.
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Philadelphia Announces New Armenian Heritage Walk
The city's “Young Meher” statue will anchor the outdoor art gallery and gardens, commemorating Armenian strength and resilience in the face of genocide.
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Blackfeet Documentary Wins Climate Justice Award at BlackStar Festival
Narrated by Lily Gladstone, the new film chronicles the tribe’s efforts to rekindle the traditional practice of stewarding a wild buffalo population.
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In Shocking Move, Videographer Who Filmed Vandalism of Brooklyn Museum Leaders’ Homes Charged With Hate Crime
Press freedom advocacy organizations expressed alarm at the decision to arrest and charge 32-year-old independent journalist Samuel Seligson.
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Storm King Art Center Workers Celebrate First Union Contracts
Dozens of workers at the outdoor museum in the Hudson Valley secured immediate wage raises.
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Could Banksy’s New Goat Mural in London Be a Palestine Symbol?
Stenciled silhouettes of a Nubian Ibex on a ledge and two elephants in windowsills raised questions about the elusive street artist's messaging.