Heritage
Country diary: Returning to an old haunt after nearly 50 years | Mark Cocker
Spurn Point, Yorkshire: The cliffs may be eroding at a pace, but the birdlife and landscape still brings a deep pleasure
Mark Cocker
02, Dec, 2022 @5:30 AM
What links baguettes, bees and bear hunts? All join Unesco ‘human treasures’ list
French delegates at Unesco conference greet announcement with delight, brandishing bread sticks aloft
Jon Henley Europe correspondent
30, Nov, 2022 @1:20 PM
‘Red lights are flashing’: Athens tourism explosion threatens ancient sites
Visitor numbers to hit 30m – three times nation’s population – as experts grapple to balance economic gains with conservation
Helena Smith in Athens
29, Nov, 2022 @11:20 AM
Mass evictions at Angkor Wat leave 10,000 families facing uncertain future
Cambodian government claims ‘voluntary relocations’ needed for Unesco status, but stallholders say they are being forced out of the site
Fiona Kelliher and Phin Rathana
29, Nov, 2022 @6:00 AM
London museum returns looted Benin City artefacts to Nigeria
Six objects stolen by British soldiers in 19th century are handed over in ceremony at Horniman Museum
Harriet Sherwood Arts and culture correspondent
28, Nov, 2022 @6:55 PM
Ancient barn conversion with steam room found at Roman villa in Rutland
Fresh evidence of owners’ lavish lifestyle discovered at same site as rare Iliad mosaic
Harriet Sherwood
28, Nov, 2022 @6:00 AM
Sam Bankman-Fried’s fall hasn’t killed off ‘effective altruism’ | Brief letters
Brief letters: FTX collapse | Replica of William the Conqueror’s ship | A seat for the privileged | Giant otters | Matt Hancock’s ‘junglewashing’
27, Nov, 2022 @6:13 PM
Wellcome Collection in London shuts ‘racist, sexist and ableist’ medical history gallery
Medicine Man exhibits included painting of a black African kneeling in front of a white missionary
Robin McKie
27, Nov, 2022 @9:00 AM
Ruskin’s ‘loveliest’ view under threat in Kirkby Lonsdale
Tourist spot made famous by Ruskin, Turner and Wordsworth may be washed away if £1m is not found for repairs
Mark BrownNorth of England correspondent
25, Nov, 2022 @2:30 PM
French team to build replica of William the Conqueror’s warship
Viking-style vessel is based on the one that launched invasion of England in 1066 and its makers hope to sail it across Channel
Kim Willsher in Paris
25, Nov, 2022 @12:21 PM
Renowned architect joins calls to save Kurt Schwitters’ Merz Barn
Daniel Libeskind attacks plans to sell off Cumbrian structure once owned by celebrated modern artist
Robyn Vinter North of England correspondent
24, Nov, 2022 @2:59 PM
National Portrait Gallery to get new wing as part of revamp
Blavatnik Wing will host more than 100 years of British portraits when London institution reopens in 2023
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
23, Nov, 2022 @1:32 PM
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