New initiatives emphasize WMF's commitment to the preservation and revitalisation of historic sites under threat of destruction from climate change

Many of the 30 objects being repatriated are linked to the disgraced dealers Michael Ward and Robin Symes

The sculpture, which depicts a daughter of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, is the second out-of-state item to be seized by the Antiquities Trafficking Unit

They had been smuggled into the US after a 2008 museum heist

The clay archaeological marvel, which was recovered thanks to a Texan artist, is believed to be more than 1,300 years old

The 65 heritage objects in question include a glass with a clay pedestal dating from the Mesoamerican Classic period and a ceramic bowl dating from 200CE

New builds—inspired by the so-called ‘Bilbao effect’—will now be discouraged as the chair of the organisation, Simon Thurley, outlines a change of priorities in favour of long-term benefits

In all, 223 pre-Hispanic objects have been repatriated to Mexico by the Dutch government, largely through the power of social media

An archaeological team from the Datong Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology has unearthed a trove of well-preserved figures that provide a glimpse at life in the region 1,500 years ago

The International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas is partnering with the Getty to save Ukraine’s museums and monuments

Different methods of protecting heritage during times of war are explored with mixed success in this challenging read

Archaeologists believe the pre-Columbian wall drawing of a god wearing a feathered headdress likely depicts Tepoztēcatl, the god of pulque

Concern over Brothers of Italy policies ahead of 25 September election

Dating from the ninth to the 13th century, the stelae were once considered sacred

Major restitution development coincides with publication of new Arts Council England guidelines

Charity Commission could veto the decision to repatriate objects from Ashmolean Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Question mark over historic Whitechapel site a year after boutique hotel plan approved

Project by Oxford’s Institute for Digital Archaeology fuels debate about restitution of controversial sculptures

More than 1,100 looted items will be transferred though some artefacts will remain on loan to German museums

Sites are suffering widespread destruction, but a coalition of organisations is working to provide evidence of deliberate targeting by Russian forces

Italian authorities seize valuable paintings in Lanfranco Cirillo's collection, including works by Picasso, Cézanne and Kandinsky

The travel restrictions—and political encouragement—have driven increasing domestic demand for cultural travel experiences in China, prompting concerns over preservation

In a country that has been at war with others and itself for decades, the danger lies in forgetting how to repair the damage, says archaeologist and cultural heritage specialist Bastien Varoutsikos

Deadly rains in central Henan province threatened key Unesco World Heritage sites and hundreds of national relics. Experts warn the disaster may be a taste of future trouble

Cultural heritage workers estimate they have five years to secure the heritage site’s contents before it is destroyed to extract the ore

From the Bamiyan Valley to an ancient spiritual centre of Zoroastrianism and Buddhism, former Unesco senior official Francesco Bandarin looks at the embattled country’s most important landmarks

Building relationships with all stakeholders—from dealers and collectors to museums and archaeologists—is vital

Committee finds that construction projects have reduced cultural value

The $50m grant programme, launched in the wake of the Unite the Right rally, aims to preserve histories beyond Confederate heritage