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A slow journey through France’s Loire Valley: Chateaux, wine, and quiet beauty
Choosing which Loire Valley châteaux to visit is both a delightful and challenging dilemma, one that quickly becomes overwhelming. There are 300 châteaux in total, and about 100 open to the public.
PA condemns ‘Judaization project’ after Israel takes over planning for Tomb of the Patriarchs
Israel strips planning powers for Tomb of Patriarchs from Hebron
Libya's Red Castle museum opens for first time since fall of Gaddafi
Jordan’s ancient Mehras olive variety makes UNESCO heritage list
Jordan's Mehras olive tree, known for its drought resistance and high oil yield of up to 30%, is an ancient variety with centuries-old traits, making it one of the world’s most productive olives.
In first-ever discovery, archaeologists find ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off Alexandria coast
Archaeologists uncovered the first known thalamegos near Alexandria’s ancient port, a 35-meter pleasure boat matching Strabo’s account and preserved with Greek graffiti and timberwork.
Greek textbooks discuss Judaism, Holocaust in detail, but fall short on antisemitism
Greek textbooks give limited attention to local Jewish history and contributions to Greek society. Even though they include Jewish history and misfortunes, the books leave antisemitism behind.
Turkey unveils new Gobeklitepe discoveries, adding to picture of Neolithic age
Turkey's Stone Mounds Project, including Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe, features the world's oldest structures for gathering and rituals, dating to 9,500 BCE.
Exploring the Canary Islands, from ancient lava landscapes to hidden Jewish echoes - review
The ship docked in Santa Cruz, a city painted in the faded palette of dreams: mustard yellows, sea blues, and sun-washed pinks. Every balcony seemed to lean forward in curiosity.
PA's Abbas to send delegation to UNESCO to review Palestinian curriculum
The PA commits to UNESCO to remove hate speech from textbooks, but the Israeli government and IMPACT-se accuse its recent curriculum of still inciting violence and antisemitism.
MK Sukkot submits bill demanding Israel have governance of Cave of the Patriarchs, not Waqf
The bill cites Abraham's biblical purchase of the land as proof of Jewish ownership, and suggests that local municipalities be granted authority over the site.
Ancient Carmel cave dwellers hunted in lakes and marshes, not the sea, new study reveals
Researchers found that Natufian culture hunters on Mt. Carmel systematically hunted waterfowl in freshwater lakes during the Ice Age. The bird bones show a rich diet and ancient lifestyle.
Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany set to become first Arab head of UNESCO despite criticism
Enany, 54, was elected last month by UNESCO's 58-member Executive Board with 55 votes, beating Edouard Firmin Matoko of Congo-Brazzaville.
Saudi project discusses potential involvement in rebuilding Syria's historic sites
Diriyah’s CEO discusses potential involvement in the reconstruction of Syria’s historic sites, as part of Saudi Arabia’s broader cultural heritage development strategy.
Ancient wonders at risk: Persepolis faces threat of land subsidence
land surrounding Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is sinking, and many of Iran's 28 World Heritage sites, including Pasargadae and Yazd, are located near sinking areas.
