Keywords: Heritage


Moroccan craftsmanship takes center stage during AFCON Morocco 2025

Moroccan craftsmanship is playing a prominent role during the Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco in 2025, with dedicated artisan spaces set up in several host cities. The initiative aims to showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage alongside one of Africa’s most significant sporting......

CAN 2025: Moroccan craftsmanship showcased prominently

Moroccan craftsmanship is taking center stage during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025, with dedicated exhibition spaces set up in fan zones across the host cities. The initiative is led by the State Secretariat for Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy, in coordination with the Maison......

Laser technology renews Rome’s ancient column of Marcus Aurelius

Italian conservators have embarked on an ambitious restoration of the Column of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, using laser technology to carefully remove centuries of grime from the monument’s marble surface. This marks the first major restoration of the ancient landmark in more than forty years and......

Morocco emerges as a major player in UNESCO intangible heritage

Morocco has solidified its position as a key contributor to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, with sixteen elements recognized worldwide. The most recent addition, in December 2025, celebrates the Moroccan Caftan, underscoring the country’s commitment to preserving its rich and......

Figuig hosts the festival of oasis cultures to celebrate a living heritage

From December 18 to 20, the city of Figuig will host the 18th edition of the Festival of Oasis Cultures, an annual event dedicated to highlighting the richness and resilience of Morocco’s oasis heritage. Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, the festival is held this year......

Spain approves law granting citizenship to Sahrawis born during the colonial era

The Spanish Congress of Deputies has approved a landmark bill allowing Sahrawis born during Spain’s colonial administration in the Moroccan Sahara to obtain Spanish nationality. The initiative, introduced by the political coalition Sumar, seeks to grant naturalization rights to individuals born......

UNESCO recognizes Italian cooking as intangible cultural heritage

Italian cuisine has officially been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, a distinction celebrated across the country as both a cultural victory and long-awaited acknowledgment. The decision was announced during UNESCO’s annual meeting in New Delhi, where several traditions......

Moroccan caftan added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list

The Moroccan caftan has officially been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant cultural achievement for the Kingdom. The announcement was made during the twentieth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage,......

Rare Superman #1 comic from 1939 sells for record $9.12 million after attic discovery

A remarkable near-mint copy of the 1939 Superman #1 comic book was sold for a staggering $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions, setting a new record for the highest price ever paid for a comic book at auction. This pristine copy, graded CGC 9.0, the highest certified grade for this issue, surpassed the......