Among the museum’s artifacts, which were hidden during the long closure, are a 5,400-year-old mummy and remnants from the ...

Algiers is a coastal capital of around four million inhabitants, located in north-central Algeria. Its urban structure, heritage, and social practices make it a complex city, whose appeal lies less in ...

The museum's reopening serves as a symbolic display of stability ahead of planned elections in 2026, one expert told NBC News.

Libya's national museum, formerly known as As-Saraya ​Al-Hamra or the Red Castle, has reopened ​in Tripoli, allowing the ...

Each year, UNESCO recognizes culturally significant practices, traditions and customs. 2025's list includes weaving, handmade paper craftsmanship, yurt making, a genre of Cuban music and yodeling.

From a Polynesian island ringed by blue lagoons to the heart of Chile's wine country, these are BBC journalists' top ...

Italy's culinary traditions are added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. It's the first country to receive the ...

Italian cooking joins French gastronomy and Mexican cuisine on UNESCO’s list of global cultural gems, setting off celebration ...

There are 1,248 locations on the World Heritage List, from ancient cities to natural wonders. Visiting them is growing in popularity, as more travelers seek cultural immersion over sightseeing. A ...

A growing number of people are seeking out UNESCO World Heritage sites when they're traveling. Maria Korneeva, Getty Images How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites have you visited? Els Slots, the ...

On World Cities Day 2025, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay designated 58 cities as new members of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), including New Orleans. Recognized for their ...