Culture is not just an ornament, it is the expression of a nation's character
We can deny our heritage and our history, but we cannot
escape responsibility for the results (Edward R. Murrow)
Common News
An "appetite for risk" now a prerequisite for top museum jobs?
Published on 21 February 2012
Paul Getty's new director
Published on 16 February 2012
Banksy murals prove to be an attribution minefield
Murals for free
Published on 1 February 2012
The Convention at Work: its Challenges and Successes
World Heritage Convention 40 years - successes and failures
Published on 14 January 2012
Three Trends to Watch in International Development for 2012
Establising identity can help improve development outcomes in the coming years
Published on 9 January 2012
Is uncertainty the only certainty in 2012?
We?ve seen in 2011 the devastating effects of natural disasters across the globe
Published on 22 December 2011
Best wishes for 2012
Have a peaceful 2012
Published on 15 December 2011
Changes in CiD website III
Two maps moved
Published on 18 September 2011
How can the arts contribute to freedom of expression?
On artistic freedom
Published on 28 August 2011
Wereldmuseum Rotterdam might sell collections
Selling ethics
Published on 27 July 2011
New Perspectives Network: Culture and Climate
To preserv a liveable environment and activate cultural projects
Under siege by tourists, Venice faces catastrophe if visitor limits aren't imposed
Italian government accused of " underestimating the devastating effects
Published on 14 July 2011
Ukraine's Vanquished Jews: Daunting struggle to preserve Jewish heritage
Meylakh Sheykhet driving force in preserving western Ukraine?s decaying Jewish cultural heritage
The Excavation of a Computer Chip
Digging into Technology's Past
Published on 8 July 2011
Patrick Chappatte: The power of cartoons
Art and critics
Published on 7 July 2011
Weapons of Mass Creation Fest 2011
A celebration of creative visionaries who defy the hand they're dealt
Published on 18 June 2011
Changes in CiD website II
Two new map has been added
Published on 9 June 2011
Oglala Sioux Tribe falls victim to 'UN' scam
Oglala Sioux Tribe awarede $7.1 billion to rebuild the Oglala Nation?
Published on 29 April 2011
Changes in CiD website
A new map has been added and others moved
Published on 11 February 2011
'Heritage police' will guard British archaeological sites
British heritage needs protection
Published on 9 February 2011
Intangible heritage journal helps share knowledge
Journal of Intangible Heritage, published by the National Folk Museum of Korea
Published on 1 February 2011
Moscow Architectural Preservation Society calls on Medvedev to halt legal changes
Original and replica
Published on 29 October 2010
'European Heritage Label' amid war memorial controversy
European heritage labels will be used on war memorial sites
Published on 15 June 2010
Pentecostal Christian Evangelists Destroy Ancient Artifacts in Nigeria
Art or idols? Religion rules
Published on 3 June 2010
UNESCO welcomes backing by President of Russian Federation for the preservation of St Petersburg
St. Peterburg will likely stay on the Wolrd Heritage List
Published on 2 June 2010
Damage to the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua
Result of tropical storm Agatha
Cultural and Natural Resources Potentially Affected by Gulf Oil Spill
How an enormous oil spill can effect us
Published on 23 May 2010
Re-cap: On Openness: Public Talk by Shanaka Fernando
In restaurant 'Lentil As Anything' you pay as you feel and share food
Published on 16 May 2010
Changes in News Sections
Notice to readers
Published on 1 May 2010
World Heritage Map 2009-2010
Order the World Heritage Map now
Climate Change and World Heritage
Undoubtedly the present change in climate destroys our heritage
Published on 23 April 2010
Georgia: Heritage Bill Eviction Fears
People in so-called cultural heritage zones to pay a monthly fee of around three laris (1.50 US dollars) for every square metre
Published on 21 April 2010
Two publications back online and searchable
Rene has put one book and one report available online with permission of ECPA
Published on 3 March 2010
Climate threat to heritage
Climate change threatens our cultural heritage according to BBC reporter Alice Roberts
Published on 24 November 2006
Timeline Unesco reconstruction activities
From 1946 UNESCO is involved in positive actions during disasters
Latest news
22 February 2012
AKTC Afghanistan Newsletter
Documenting the Progress of Cultural Revitalisation Projects in Kabul and Herat
21 February 2012
Egypt: Minister of Antiquities - 6,000 Artifacts Restored From Israel
Negotiations ongoing to retrieve artifacts from Belgium, France and the US
An "appetite for risk" now a prerequisite for top museum jobs?
Paul Getty's new director
Ancient Greek sites could soon be available for rent
Available for rent: The Acropolis
Man Tried for Stealing Palace Museum Artifacts
Man confessed to stealing nine artifacts
20 February 2012
City promotes sustainable cultural growth
Focus on sustainable development
Greece Releases Images of Artifacts Stolen From Olympic Museum
Stealing Greece