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Welcome to the Heritage News section, where we celebrate and explore the rich tapestry of cultural, historical, and ancestral traditions that shape our world. Here, you’ll find the latest updates on efforts to preserve, revitalize, and celebrate heritage from around the globe.
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Bass Rock: Scotland’s Alcatraz
From the beaches of North Berwick, Scotland, Bass Rock is a sheer-sided mass of stone rising abruptly from the steel-grey waters of the Firth of Forth.
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Plane wreckage found on Antarctic island
Bulgarian scientists have uncovered the remains of an Argentine Air Force aircraft that crashed in 1976 near Bernard Point on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands.
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1,300-year-old world chronicle unearthed in Sinai
A newly identified Christian world chronicle dating to the early 8th century is shedding fresh light on the political and religious upheavals that marked the transition from late antiquity to the rise of Islam.
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Cross of Saint George discovered in Polish forest
An authorised metal detectorist has made the rare discovery of a St. George’s Cross in the Chełm State Forests in eastern Poland.
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11th-century English monk first identified the cycles of Halley’s Comet
According to a new study published in arXiv, an 11th-century English monk first documented multiple appearances of Halley’s Comet, more than 600 years before Edmond Halley codified its orbit.
Fragments of Nazi vengeance weapon discovered in southeastern Poland
A team of detectorists have discovered V-2 rocket fragments during a survey near the Blizna Historical Park in Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Poland.
Researcher constructs 3D interactive map of Tenochtitlan
Thomas Kole, a Dutch born Technical Artist, has constructed a 3D interactive map of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan.
Six “spooky” places across the UK to visit this Halloween
The UK is steeped in centuries of folklore, ghost stories, and eerie traditions. Castles, catacombs, and forests whisper tales of restless spirits and long-forgotten rituals, making the country a perfect destination for Halloween adventurers.
Ten Roman wonders of Britain
Discover the Roman Empire’s extraordinary legacy left on Britain through this selection of ten Roman wonders.
Inside “Magic Mountain” – The secret Cold War bunker
“Magic Mountain”, otherwise known as the Avionics Building at RAF Alconbury, is a Grade II listed concrete bunker complex in the county of Cambridgeshire, England.
Lost archival evidence on Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz has been rediscovered
A box discovered in the archives of the German Maritime Museum (DSM) has been found to contain a trove of previously unknown materials related to Alfred von Tirpitz.
The mystery of a 1940’s Ford Woody discovered on USS Yorktown shipwreck
During a recent expedition aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer for the Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping project, NOAA Ocean Exploration and its partners discovered a 1940s Ford Woody on the wreck of the USS Yorktown.
Macabre book discovery at Suffolk Museum
A macabre book bound in human skin has been rediscovered at Moyse's Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Modern technology unlocks Merlin’s secrets
Fragments of a medieval manuscript dating to the 14th century have been identified as containing rare stories of Merlin and King Arthur.
Researchers study erratic boulders from Frosh Giant legends
A study funded by The National Science Centre, Poland, has analysed both the geological and mythical origins of the erratic boulders scattered across northern Poland.
Remains of US airman identified in WWII-era aircraft wreckage
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has officially confirmed the identification of 2nd Lt. Robert T. McCollum, who had been missing in action since 1944.
Preserving Madhya Pradesh’s legacy through historical conservation
The Archives Division of Madhya Pradesh safeguards the state’s rich history, heritage, and socio-cultural evolution. It preserves invaluable records that chronicle historical events, political progress, and cultural milestones, ensuring the past remains accessible to future generations.
Fresco reveals Islamic tent in Medieval Christian worship
A 13th-century fresco in Ferrara, Italy, provides a rare example of medieval churches using Islamic tents to veil high altars.
$1 million prize offered for deciphering the Indus Valley script
In a recent press statement, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin announced a $1 million prize to anyone who can successfully decipher the Indus Valley script.
Researchers create demonic map from folklore sources
Researchers from the Polish Academy of Sciences have created a cartometric map to indicate the places drawn from ethnographic and folklore sources linked to demonic and mythological creatures.

