Cultures

Jul 15, 2018

Young Nubians revive dream of returning to land in Egypt

Egypt's Nubians, forcibly resettled to make way for Aswan Dam on Nile River, step up demands to return to ancient land


Jul 15, 2018

Egypt's young Nubians revive dream of return to homeland

Young Nubian activists work to preserve Egyptian Nubians' culture, campaign for return to traditional lands


Jul 14, 2018

A youthful France faces veteran-laden Croatia for World Cup

A young France team full of speed and skill will face a veteran Croatia squad that can never be counted out in Sunday's World Cup final


Jul 6, 2018

$1.1M awarded to preserve African-American historic sites

A historic preservation group is awarding $1.1 million to help support important African-American historic sites


Jul 6, 2018

'Chupinazo' firework launches Pamplona bull racing festival

A traditional firework rocket known as the "Chupinazo" has kicked off Pamplona's famed San Fermin running of the bulls festival


Jul 5, 2018

AP PHOTOS: Paris bistros seek UN status as cultural gems

Paris wouldn't be Paris without its bistros and terrace cafes. Now businessmen and chefs want that integral part of the French capital's way of life to be officially recognized as of global value and endangered


Jul 4, 2018

Show on slavery prompts artist to quit Montreal Jazz Fest

American singer-songwriter Moses Sumney is performing two last-minute club shows in Montreal after pulling out of the Montreal International Jazz Festival over a show on slavery performed by whites


Jul 3, 2018

Archaeologists urge Albania to protect underwater heritage

Researchers are urging Albanian authorities to build a museum to display hundreds of Roman and Greek artifacts and ancient shipwrecks that are sitting under Albania's least explored coastline


Jul 2, 2018

Mexico's Tehuacan valley named UN mixed heritage site

Mexico's Tehuacan valley named UN mixed heritage site


Jul 2, 2018

Remote Canadian forest honored as World Heritage site

The U.N.'s cultural agency is giving international recognition to a remote stretch of boreal forest in eastern Canada, praising its pristine environment and connection with Indigenous culture