Heritage

Portugal returns stolen Mayan, Zapotec artifacts to Mexico in first-ever archaeological restitution

INAH specialists were sent photographs of the finds and conducted a preliminary review of the three, confirming that they indeed “form part of Mexico’s archaeological heritage.”

Portugal returns three stolen artifacts to Mexico in handover ceremony at the Mexican Embassy in Lisbon, February 17, 2026.
Newly discovered limestone shards and vessels on display in the new "Criminal Past" exhibit at the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel, February 16, 2026.

Second Temple workshop found on Israel's Mount Scopus during investigation into antiquities thieves

Divers carrying amphorae from the fourth century AD Roman shipwreck discovered off the coast of Gallipoli, southern Italy in June 2025.

Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast

The Knesset Education, Culture and Sports Committee approved the advancement of a controversial bill to establish an authority to oversee antiquities and heritage sites in the West Bank, February 5, 2026.

Israel advances bill for authority over West Bank heritage, archaeology sites


After 200 years: The world's most famous heritage site fully revealed

Tourists at Athens’ Acropolis will soon enjoy a long-unseen view of the Parthenon, free of scaffolding for the first time in 200 years.

Parthenon Temple, Acropolis in Athens, Greece.

The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025

Europe struggles with over-tourism, but Estonia’s remote islands offer true peace: Ruhnu with 150 residents and ringing sand, Vormsi with Swedish heritage, and Kihnu with a matriarchal society.

Kihnu Island, Estonia

Satellite Study Tracks Wartime Destruction of Syrian Heritage Sites

Looting and military reuse identified as key drivers of archaeological damage.

 Palmyra in Syria.

Why does US media not celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month? - opinion

We need Jewish American Heritage Month so we can honor a unique and ancient history, and celebrate the richness of Jewish heritage.

An American Jewish man praying

Rekindling the forgotten exploits, daring of Sephardi-Portuguese in the Caribbean - opinion

After the forced expulsions from Spain and Portugal, Sephardi-Portuguese established communities in the Caribbean, which controled trade routes and established strategic outposts.

 Noam Bedein with his hosts.

Canada and Jerusalem: A journey of faith, heritage, and shared values


Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to close in February for maintenance and conservation

The closure is part of a comprehensive conservation plan executed by the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco to ensure the safety of tourists and preserve archaeological heritage.

 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to close in February for maintenance and conservation.

The many faces of Jerusalem – in one big book - review

"Jerusalem, he contends, is at the center of the conflict that permeates the holy city at every conceivable level. 'But Jerusalem is like an old lady used to the quarrels of her grandchildren.'"

 Israeli security forces guard while Jews visit the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, June 8, 2023.

Traveling Merovingian mint masters heritage: 1,300-year-old gold coin discovered near Belkau

"Mint masters traveled from place to place, not always in large cities, but also in villages".

 The Bruniquel castle, the foundations of which date back to the 6th century by a Merovingian queen. Illustration.

World Monuments Fund adds Moon, Apollo 11 sites to 2025 heritage preservation watch list

Specialists fear planned commercial flights could compromise lunar heritage, including Neil Armstrong’s bootprints.

World Monuments Fund adds Moon, Apollo 11 sites to 2025 heritage preservation watch list.