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Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum has finally opened, showcasing the complete Tutankhamun collection and aiming to transform ancient artifact display. The £915 million museum near the Giza pyramids expect
Beijing's Forbidden City has reopened the Qianlong Garden after a 25-year restoration project, offering visitors a glimpse into Emperor Qianlong's private retreat. This marks a major milestone in the
A Chilean retiree, Enrico Tosti-Croce, has returned an ancient Greek marble fragment, taken by his father in the 1930s, to Athens, inspired by Greece's repatriation efforts.
Venice has revived a long-dormant tradition, installing a 407-meter floating bridge to San Michele cemetery for All Souls' Day, allowing residents to visit loved ones' graves on foot.
Discover Pennsylvania's most welcoming small towns, known for their vibrant festivals, rich history, and genuine hospitality. From Kennett Square's Mushroom Festival to Lititz's Fire & Ice event, thes
Simone Quilici, the new Colosseum director, clarifies that electronic dance music parties are not planned for the iconic site. He aims for acoustic concerts, jazz, and historical reenactments, while a
Greece has strongly condemned the British Museum for hosting a fundraising gala in the Parthenon Marbles gallery. The Greek Culture Minister called the event an "insulting" display of "provocative ind
Four Turkish villages – Akyaka, Barbaros, Kale Üçağız, and Anıtlı – have been named among the UNWTO's 'Best Tourism Villages 2025,' recognizing their commitment to sustainable and community-focused to
The ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens has closed for at least three years for major restoration work, impacting the Athens Epidaurus Festival. The project addresses structural wear and aims t
Turkey's historic Sümela Monastery, a 4th-century structure built into a cliff, has undergone major restoration to secure the site and preserve its ancient frescoes.
Athens' Parthenon temple is now free of scaffolding for the first time in decades, offering visitors an unobstructed view. This temporary clarity precedes new, lighter restoration work expected until
West Virginia has added six new sites to the National Register of Historic Places, including a 19th-century house, an African American school, historic bridges, and a commercial district, highlighting
