UNESCO
New Ecuadorian Law Threatens the Galapagos Islands, Say Residents
The islands are a UNESCO Heritage Site and, in the 1830s, helped Charles Darwin to develop his theory of evolution.
UNESCO Is Examining Australia's Neglect of the Great Barrier Reef
Every July since 2012, UNESCO has threatened to place the Great Barrier Reef on their 'in-danger' list. In Part 1 of our two-part series, we're looking at Australia's efforts to avoid the listing
Ancient Sites in Palmyra Unharmed, Islamic State Shows in Photo Essay
The militant group released the photos a day after fighters reportedly executed 20 men in a UNESCO-listed amphitheater.
3D Printing vs. ISIS
Countering the destruction of ISIS with impermanent sculptures and undeletable files.
Looting and Destruction Feared as Islamic State Seizes Syria’s Ancient City of Palmyra
The militants have reportedly taken full control of the ancient desert oasis, which is home to shrines, tombs, and large stone structures that date back 2,000 years.
Despite Firearm Restrictions, Gun Violence Kills Five People Every Hour in Brazil
Brazil's national mortality rate of 21.9 gun-related fatalities per 100,000 inhabitants is the second highest ever recorded by the annual Map of Violence report.
Libyan Archaeologists Battle to Save Ancient Heritage Sites
Islamic State's recent targeting of ancient cultural sites and relics in Iraq and Syria has stirred worries that Libya's irreplaceable heritage could be next.
Congo Wants to Explore for Oil in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Virunga National Park is home to about a quarter of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, as well as tons of other endangered species.
Astronaut Captures Photos of Earth's Great Wonders from Space
From her post on the ISS, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is shooting photos of the world's most notable locales.
Living in Limbo: Why Child Trafficking Is Rife in Rural Thailand
Without registration or ID cards, Thailand's "stateless" ethnic minority groups are at great risk of being trafficked.
Islamic State Launch Pre-Dawn Assault on Iraq's 'Sacred City'
Samarrra is home to al-Askari shrine, a place of pilgrimage for Shia Muslims, but seen as sacrilegious by the Islamic State, who killed three people in morning attacks on the city.
Meet the Afghan Workers Restoring Historic Landmarks Destroyed by the Taliban
Khan Ali — a simple bricklayer whose only previous experience was working on construction sites — and his team have become experts in restoring Afghanistan's landmark cultural sites.