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Planet’s largest blanket bog is first peatland to be designated by Unesco after 40-year campaign

Northern Scotland’s Flow Country becomes world heritage site

Bethlehem, PA

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NEW DELHI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 26, 2024-- Today, J. William Reynolds, Mayor of the City of Bethlehem, and Chair of the Bethlehem World Heritage Commission — speaking on behalf of all four historic Moravian communities — announced that Moravian Church Settlements has been inscribed on the prestigious World Heritage List at the World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi, India, July 21-31, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240726407698/en/ Moravian Church Settlements Delegation at the World Heritage Committee meeting. Pictured here (from left) are Jean Manes, U.S. Deputy Representative to UNESCO; Moravian University President Bryon L. Grigsby; Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds; Johnathan Putnam, Acting Chief, Office of International Affairs National Park Service; Rt. Rev. Chris Giesler; Mr. Clemens, Saxon State Minister of the Chancellery (Photo: Business Wire)

Moravian Church Settlements Across Four Countries Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

An extraordinary collection of 3,000-year-old household artefacts discovered at a site dubbed "Britain's Pompeii" has attracted visitors from across England. The finds have been on display at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery since April, their new permanent home. The artefacts were unearthed at a Bronze Age village at Must Farm...

Visitors flock to see 'Britain's Pompeii' display

Brazil's Lencois Maranhenses National Park, famed for its white dunes that fill with blue and emerald lagoons in the rainy season, was on Friday declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The vast park, named for the dunes' resemblance to a bedsheet spread across the landscape—"lencois" means sheets in Portuguese—is located...

Brazilian dunes dotted with dazzling pools make UNESCO heritage list

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An ancient cemetery with more than 300 tombs of mummies has been unearthed in Egypt in a discovery that scientists have since dubbed the “City of the Dead.”

Archaeologists have spent five years digging at a site once located on the hill near the modern Mausoleum of Aga Khan III. The burial grounds reportedly span 270,000 feet and with tombs ascending up to 10 terraces. 



More recently, a team of international researchers uncovered 36 new tombs at the site which they estimated had been in use for some 900 years, between the 6th century BC and 9th century AD, with each...

‘City of the Dead’ archeologists have now uncovered more than 300 tombs packed with mummies

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Researchers studying an underwater city in Italy say they have found an ancient mosaic floor that was once the base of a Roman villa, a discovery that the local mayor called "stupendous." The discovery was made in Bay Sommersa, a marine-protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site off the northern coast of the Gulf of Naples. The area was once the Roman city of Baia, but it has become submerged over the centuries thanks to volcanic activity in the area. The underwater structures remain somewhat intact, allowing researchers to make discoveries like the mosaic floor. The Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park announced the...

Italian archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery

The venue says it feels "desperately sorry" for performers and ticket holders.

Shows cancelled after asbestos found at theatre

Egypt, a land where ancient meets modern, offers an unparalleled journey through history, culture, and natural beauty. From the timeless majesty of the Giza Pyramids to the tranquil waters of the Red Sea, Egypt invites travelers to explore its many wonders. This guide highlights 20 must-visit destinations across the country, each offering a unique glimpse into Egypt’s rich heritage and vibrant contemporary life.

Journey Through Egypt’s 20 Enchanted Pharaoh Lands

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Home to monsters and legends, lakes are fascinating pieces of nature. Our technology allows us to know what lies so many feet underwater, but the myths are no less wonderful (or scary) to imagine.

9 Deepest Lakes in the World

After three years of meticulous research, an international team of researchers has discovered a fossilized giant basal tetrapod in Namibia’s arid region. Basal tetrapods are early four-legged vertebrates that lived during the crucial transition from water to land. This three-meter-long skeleton, found in the Ugab River valley, is the...

Giant swamp creature found in Namibia was an ambush predator

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have identified a stone wall in an Italian forest, revealing a historical site where the legendary gladiator Spartacus clashed with the Roman army. This significant find was initially brought to attention by local environmentalists who stumbled upon the wall and promptly alerted the experts. Advanced...

Archaeologists Uncover Battle Site of Spartacus's Clash with Roman Army in Italian Forest

LONDON -- Dozens of uncontacted people deep in the Peruvian Amazon have been captured on camera just several miles from a number of logging areas, a human rights group said, and they are believed to be from the largest uncontacted tribe in the world. In the images released by Survival...

Rare pictures released of uncontacted Amazon rainforest tribe in Peru emerging near logging site

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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One of the most significant shipwreck finds of recent times was made in an ostensibly unlikely place: a southwest African desert.The Bom Jesus (The Good Jesus), a Portuguese ship, set sail for India from Lisbon on 7 March, 1533, when it got caught up in a devastating storm.The vessel, which was laden with treasures, seemed to disappear without a trace until, in 2008, its remains were finally discovered along with around $13 million-worth of gold coins.It was unearthed by diamond miners in a desert on the coast of Namibia, who had drained a man-made lagoon in the area.Dr Dieter Noli,...

Long-lost ship packed with gold discovered in the African desert

A border wall covers nearly all the northern boundary of El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve, in Sonora. The committee says the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve has highly diverse plants and wildlife, including endemic freshwater fish species and the Sonoran Pronghorn — only found in northwest Sonora and southwest Arizona.

Committee urges U.S. and Mexico to protect UNESCO World Heritage site from border wall damage

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Divers recently conducted an expedition to the Antikythera shipwreck, which sunk over 2,000 years ago. The ancient trade ship is in the Aegean Sea.

Divers discover 'hidden treasures' during expedition to eerie ancient shipwreck

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Archaeologists near Bulgaria’s southeastern border with Greece uncovered a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes during a dig this week. 

The unexpected find happened during excavation of an ancient Roman sewer in the abandoned city of Heraclea Sintica, which was founded by King Philip II of Macedon between 356 and 339 B.C.E. 

Jackie Robinson statue is rebuilt in bronze in Colorado after theft from Kansas park

The sprawling city was devastated by an earthquake in 388 A.D.

“Its head is preserved. (It’s in a) very good condition,” lead archaeologist Lyudmil Vagalinski said, explaining that the marble statue had been placed in the sewer and covered...

Statue of Greek god uncovered by archaeologists during excavation of ancient Roman sewer in Bulgaria

Up to 115 jobs are at risk under plans to close a McCain Foods factory in Lincolnshire. The manufacturer said it had launched a consultation into the future of the plant near Grantham. McCain is proposing to end production of a brand of microwave chips called Fries To Go, which...

Chips factory closure plan puts 115 jobs at risk

Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the City of David in Jerusalem’s Walls National Park. A massive moat discovered in the Givati Parking Lot excavations at the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park at least nine meters deep and 30 meters wide, has been unearthed, solving a 150-year-old mystery: Who divided Jerusalem into two? This formidable fortification likely separated the upper city, home to the temple and palace, from the lower city, providing crucial protection.

Jerusalem’s Ancient Defenses: 150-Year Quest Reveals Royal Fortress in City of David

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Scottish bog gets world heritage status

After an almost 40-year campaign, a stunning but little-known UK landscape has been awarded world heritage status. The Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland in the...

Scottish bog gets world heritage status

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