One of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, Pompeii was sealed like a time capsule when the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried it under ash and pumice in A.D. 79.
Many pieces of art and architecture survived World War II thanks to the Monuments Men, a courageous team of Allied civilians and soldiers working to protect cultural heritage, and recover art looted by the Nazis.
Many pieces of art and architecture survived World War II thanks to the Monuments Men, a courageous team of Allied civilians and soldiers working to protect cultural heritage, and recover art looted by the Nazis.
Many pieces of art and architecture survived World War II thanks to the Monuments Men, a courageous team of Allied civilians and soldiers working to protect cultural heritage, and recover art looted by the Nazis.
When it comes to Italy's enormous art heritage, cash-strapped officials are often faced with an unbearable choice: Which pieces should be saved? Now, thanks to an online vote, it's up to Italian citizens to choose.
When it comes to Italy's enormous art heritage, cash-strapped officials are often faced with an unbearable choice: Which pieces should be saved? Now, thanks to an online vote, it's up to Italian citizens to choose.
When it comes to Italy's enormous art heritage, cash-strapped officials are often faced with an unbearable choice: Which pieces should be saved? Now, thanks to an online vote, it's up to Italian citizens to choose.
Patriarch Irinej urged internationals not to back independence of Kosovo which he said would deprive Serbia of its heritage, property, and sacred sites.
The Great Pyramid is part of Egypt's rich heritage. Constructed some 4,500 years ago, this colossal structure was the tallest in the world for thousands of years.
Across London, stalwart social institutions are being threatened by characterless renovation and demolition. To protect them, Kingston University students have applied for Unesco World Heritage status for the pub.
Across London, stalwart social institutions are being threatened by characterless renovation and demolition. To protect them, Kingston University students have applied for Unesco World Heritage status for the pub.
Across London, stalwart social institutions are being threatened by characterless renovation and demolition. To protect them, Kingston University students have applied for Unesco World Heritage status for the pub.
It's one of France's best-known attractions – but a spiral of neglect has put its World Heritage status at risk. Now, rival camps trying to exploit the tide of tourists are locked in a costly battle over its future.
It's one of France's best-known attractions – but a spiral of neglect has put its World Heritage status at risk. Now, rival camps trying to exploit the tide of tourists are locked in a costly battle over its future.
The Great Pyramid is part of Egypt's rich heritage. Constructed some 4,500 years ago, this colossal structure was the tallest in the world for thousands of years.