Disaster struck the former stock exchange building in Copenhagen, Denmark. The building is one of the oldest structures in the city. The building was undergoing extensive restoration for the occasion…
The High Court in the UK rejects campaigners’ case against renewed plans to build a road near Stonehenge. The proposed project threatens Stonehenge’s prestigious World Heritage Site (WHS) tag. Proposed…
The City of London Corporation, in partnership with Purcell Architects, renowned for their expertise in heritage, has introduced a groundbreaking open-access toolkit. This toolkit is specifically crafted to assist owners…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed the retrieval of 22 Japanese cultural artefacts found in an attic in Massachusetts, United States. In January 2023, Special Agent Geoffrey J. Kelly…
On the behest of Cecilie Hollberg, director of Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence’s attorney office has filed a series of court cases, citing Italy’s landmark cultural heritage code. However, experts question the…
The history of the Indian swords can be traced back to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, which dates back 5000 years. Throughout history, Indian swords evolved and diversified into various…
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has revealed intentions to delist 18 monuments under its protection due to their perceived reduced national importance. This marks the first large scale exercise…
The century-old Seven Bungalows or Saat Bungla structure, the last remaining of its kind, is set to be demolished after the BMC’s TAC declared it dilapidated and at risk of…
Major Indian cities have been struggling with air pollution for a while now and Kolkata is no exception to this. Over the years the municipalities have been unable to control…
Last year the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) proposed a plan to reconstruct the 137-year-old Malabar Hill water reservoir. Since the announcement, the municipal corporation has received fierce opposition from residents…