cultural heritage
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The remains of Eça de Queiroz’s transferred to National Pantheon
This article was originally published in Portuguese The remains of Eça de Queiroz, author of major works of Portuguese literature such…
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Brian Friel’s plays return to Irish roots in cross-border project
To mark the centenary of Brian Friel’s birth in 2029, a five-year project will bring his works to the communities,…
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Syria’s last Jews can return to one of the world’s oldest synagogues
After 13 years of civil war, Syria’s dwindling Jewish community can return to the Jobar Synagogue in Damascus, one of…
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‘Restoration of justice’: A Christmas carol defying imperialism
From resistance to Hollywood: ‘Carol of the bells’ is globally known as a Christmas carol, but in Ukraine, it’s also…
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First ever photograph of uncontacted Massaco people in Brazil
This article was originally published in Turkish The Amazonian community is called ‘Massaco’ after the river that runs through their lands.…
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New rare icons evacuated from Ukraine displayed in France
In May 2023, France’s Louvre Museum and Kyiv’s Khanenko Museum carried out a secret operation to safeguard Ukraine’s heritage. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Russian destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage declared genocide
The Council of Europe has declared that Russia’s destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage is consistent with genocide. ADVERTISEMENT The declaration…
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How the resurrection of Carcavelos is saving a lost culture
One of the four traditional types of fortified wine was nearly killed off by 20th Century urban development. Meet the…
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A family hangs a Picasso painting for 50 years without knowing it
This article was originally published in Italian For more than 50 years, a family in Pompeii kept a real treasure inside…
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Safe from harm: UK Culture in Crisis unit on protecting world heritage
Euronews Culture meets the former Scotland Yard detective leading the Victoria and Albert Museum’s response to threats to the world’s…
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