Keywords: Cultural Heritage


Intergenerational exchange strengthens Moroccan community in Germany

More than 200 members of the Moroccan community in Germany gathered in Frankfurt for a meeting focused on youth and intergenerational transmission, organized by the Amana associations of Frankfurt and Wuppertal. The event, themed “The Diaspora: A Bridge Between Germany and Morocco,” highlighted......

Moroccan Craftsmanship Shines at SMAP IMMO fair in Brussels

Brussels hosted the 10th edition of the Moroccan real estate fair SMAP IMMO from March 27 to 29, featuring a dedicated showcase of Morocco’s rich artisanal heritage. For the first time in the exhibition’s history, a 300 m² “Craftsmanship Village” highlighted the skills of......

Millennium-old Shiva statue restored after being shattered into 10,000 fragments in Cambodia

A monumental statue of the Hindu deity Shiva, dating from the 10th century, has been successfully restored in Cambodia after being shattered into more than 10,000 fragments decades ago during periods of war and looting. The five-meter-high, seven-ton sandstone sculpture, originally from the ancient......

Arts and humanities research in 2025 shaped by digital innovation

Research in arts, culture, and humanities in 2025 shows growing integration with digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Scholars are increasingly combining traditional humanities methods with data science, reflecting a broader shift toward interdisciplinary research. Digital humanities has......

Ancient graves in Tangier turned into open dump sites

In Tangier, ancient graves dating back to Phoenician and Roman times are increasingly neglected, some located on the Hafa cliff in the Marshan district. These sites, carved directly into the rock, reveal silhouettes and shapes that speak to the city’s long Mediterranean history. Yet today, they......

Cambodia recovers 74 looted Khmer artifacts from British dealer’s estate

Cambodia has formally welcomed 74 looted Khmer artifacts back into its national collection, marking one of the country’s largest single recoveries of stolen cultural property in recent years. The sculptures and ritual objects, many hundreds of years old, were unveiled at the National Museum in......

Morocco mourns death of acclaimed filmmaker Mohamed Ahed Bensouda

Mohamed Ahed Bensouda, a pioneering Moroccan director whose socially conscious films tackled taboo subjects and earned international recognition, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 56. His death prompted widespread mourning across Moroccan media, with tributes highlighting his bold approach......

Macron advocates UNESCO status for French bistros and cafés

President Emmanuel Macron urged the inclusion of France's bistros and cafés on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage during the traditional Epiphany galette ceremony at the Élysée Palace on Monday. He highlighted their role in preserving French culinary traditions,......

India displays Buddha gems returned after more than a century abroad

India has officially unveiled a collection of ancient gems associated with the Buddha, marking their first public display in the country since they were taken abroad during the colonial era more than a century ago. The artefacts are being exhibited in New Delhi, drawing strong interest from historians,......