From Stonehenge to The Tower of London, the UK boasts a vibrant history that draws millions of tourists annually. While British museums exhibit historical artifacts from around the world, many historical treasures are often overlooked. In this exploration, MailOnline delves into some of Britain’s oldest establishments and items that remain in operation to this day. …
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in the Okefenokee Swamp may soon receive the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage site designation. The United States’ National Park Service has filed a notice in Washington, announcing its intention to nominate the refuge for this recognition. Covering more than 400,000 acres in southeast Georgia and stretching towards the Florida …
The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, an ancient network of Native American ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio, has been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. This site is often described as “part cathedral, part cemetery, and part astronomical observatory.” Preservationists, led by the Ohio History Connection, along with Indigenous tribes with ancestral ties …
Princess Martha Louise of Norway is set to tie the knot with her American businessman partner in her home country next August. The couple, who announced their engagement on Instagram, will exchange vows at the Union Hotel in Geiranger on August 31. Princess Martha, who identifies as spiritual and claims to be a clairvoyant, will …
In the Leye Fengshan UNESCO Global Geopark, scientists have made an extraordinary discovery – a colossal underground forest hidden 630 feet beneath the surface. Last year, a team of cave explorers stumbled upon this underground mystery while exploring the Geopark in China. Known as “tiankeng” or “heavenly pits” in China, the sinkhole was found in …
Venice’s cultural heritage is not adequately protected, according to UNESCO experts. They have recommended adding the Italian city and its lagoon to the list of endangered World Heritage sites. The site is at risk of “irreversible” damage due to mass tourism, overdevelopment, and rising sea levels associated with climate change. This recommendation will be discussed …
A panel from the United Nations has issued a warning about the potential misuse of brain chip technology being developed by Elon Musk. They have raised concerns about “neurosurveillance” and violations of “mental privacy,” as well as the possibility of forced re-education. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has expressed the need …
The White House celebrated the United States rejoining the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in anticipation of first lady Jill Biden’s upcoming trip to France. This comes four years after former President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the agreement, a move that senior administration officials now recognize as having been detrimental to …
The United States has officially rejoined the United Nation’s education, science, and culture agency, UNESCO. The US had left in 2019, citing anti-Israel bias and other concerns. However, under the Biden administration, the US proposed a plan to rejoin, which was informally welcomed by UNESCO’s board in June. As of Tuesday, all the necessary documents …
The United States has announced its plan to rejoin UNESCO, the U.N. cultural and scientific agency, after a decade-long dispute stemming from Palestine’s inclusion as a member. In addition to returning, the U.S. plans to pay more than $600 million in back dues. The decision was driven by concerns that China is filling the gap …