In a bizarre turn of events a Lyft driver reportedly took off with a 17th-century painting during an art festival in Miami. The painting was by Spanish Baroque painter Bartolome…
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the return of four antiquities to Nepal. The antiquities are collectively valued at more than $1 million. The District Attorney’s Office mentioned that three…
In 2023, UNESCO World Heritage List incorporated 55 intangible heritage practices. Among these are three notable practices from South Asia that have been recognized for their cultural significance and have…
In the realm of art and cultural heritage, few debates have been as persistent and impassioned as the one surrounding the Elgin Marbles. These ancient Greek sculptures, originally part of…
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has made exciting discoveries at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh. During a survey in April 2023, the ASI unearthed a 2000-year-old society, which provided…
In a recent development that challenges historical norms, a UK museum has proposed a reinterpretation of the life and identity of Roman Emperor Elagabalus, who held the throne from 218…
In a ground breaking move that transcends the boundaries of time and space, heritage conservation is undergoing a profound transformation through the lens of digitalization. The advent of advanced technologies…
A team of archaeologists excavating in South-West Spain have discovered a Bronze or Iron Age stela. A stela is a funerary slab with cravings representing an important individual. The unique…
Every year UNESCO and other International organisations celebrate World Heritage Week in November. This year the world celebrates World Heritage Week from November 19 to November 25, 2023. The Archaeological…
Several large business corporations have approached the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) about supporting monuments through its Adopt A Heritage 2.0 programme. ASI will finalise the adopters after studying detailed…