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12 historic sites in France that will transport you straight to the past

France is a country where history still feels alive, with centuries of culture, power, war, and art leaving their mark across the cities, villages, and countryside. You can wander through medieval ...
Boston Herald

Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war’s impact on protected places

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque, raising alarms about the impact of the ...
NPR

Here's the 2025 list of most endangered historic places in the U.S.

Back in the 1930s, an untrained architect in Phoenix, Ariz., built a ramshackle structure resembling a sandcastle from found materials. The Mystery Castle, which became a funky roadside attraction, ...
The New York Times

Strikes on Iran Damage Cultural Heritage Sites, Infuriating Iranians

Revered cultural icons that have withstood the upheavals of history are being hit hard in the war being waged by Israel and the United States. By Farnaz Fassihi Farnaz Fassihi has covered Iran for ...
Mongabay

Climate change is wreaking havoc on World Cultural Heritage sites, study finds

A recent study shows that 80% of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites are facing climate stress, with wood and stone constructions susceptible to a range of threats from extreme heat, humidity, ...