#Cultural Heritage

From battlefield weapon to status symbol, from banned relic to pop culture icon — the katana's shifting meanings reveal how objects become mirrors of the societies that use them.

Explore the Black History Month 2026 theme and origins. Celebrating 100 years since Carter G. Woodson's initial week-long vision began in 1926.

Chinese authorities are investigating a major scandal at a state-run museum where staff allegedly sold cultural treasures. The case, involving a 16th-century painting, raises questions about institutional corruption and governance in China.

Gaza's ancient Great Omari Mosque, a site with a 2,000-year history, has been destroyed in the conflict. This article analyzes the significance of its loss and the broader implications for cultural heritage in war.