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China Launches Global Campaign to Promote UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites
China launched a global campaign, "Nihao! China" 2025, to promote 40 of its UNESCO cultural heritage sites internationally until November, addressing concerns about over-tourism while highlighting sustainable tourism development.
China Launches Global Campaign to Promote UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites
China launched a global campaign, "Nihao! China" 2025, to promote 40 of its UNESCO cultural heritage sites internationally until November, addressing concerns about over-tourism while highlighting sustainable tourism development.
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36% Bias Score
Hagia Sophia Dome Restoration Underway After Istanbul Earthquake
Following a recent earthquake in Istanbul, architect Hasan Firat Dikerdag is overseeing a large restoration project on the Hagia Sophia's main dome to protect it from seismic activity, involving the removal of lead sheets, assessment of structural integrity, and reinforcement of vulnerable points.
Hagia Sophia Dome Restoration Underway After Istanbul Earthquake
Following a recent earthquake in Istanbul, architect Hasan Firat Dikerdag is overseeing a large restoration project on the Hagia Sophia's main dome to protect it from seismic activity, involving the removal of lead sheets, assessment of structural integrity, and reinforcement of vulnerable points.
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24% Bias Score
Itálica Ceremonial Wins Unanimous Approval for UNESCO Candidacy
Spain's "Itálica Ceremonial" candidacy, highlighting the Roman city's ceremonial aspects during Hadrian's reign, won unanimous approval from the Spanish Council of Historical Heritage for UNESCO's World Heritage List submission in February 2026, following the rejection of a previous proposal.
Itálica Ceremonial Wins Unanimous Approval for UNESCO Candidacy
Spain's "Itálica Ceremonial" candidacy, highlighting the Roman city's ceremonial aspects during Hadrian's reign, won unanimous approval from the Spanish Council of Historical Heritage for UNESCO's World Heritage List submission in February 2026, following the rejection of a previous proposal.
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52% Bias Score
UNESCO Recognizes Dong Grand Song as Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Dong ethnic group's grand song, a unique polyphonic choral tradition from southern China, was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009, facing challenges from urbanization but also benefiting from preservation efforts.
UNESCO Recognizes Dong Grand Song as Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Dong ethnic group's grand song, a unique polyphonic choral tradition from southern China, was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009, facing challenges from urbanization but also benefiting from preservation efforts.
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12% Bias Score
Global Cultural Heritage Under Threat: UNESCO Highlights Urgent Need for Preservation
UNESCO's International Day for Monuments and Sites highlights the urgent need to protect global cultural heritage facing unprecedented threats from climate change, conflicts, and urbanization; however, successful preservation efforts in China, supported by UNESCO initiatives, offer a beacon of hope ...
Global Cultural Heritage Under Threat: UNESCO Highlights Urgent Need for Preservation
UNESCO's International Day for Monuments and Sites highlights the urgent need to protect global cultural heritage facing unprecedented threats from climate change, conflicts, and urbanization; however, successful preservation efforts in China, supported by UNESCO initiatives, offer a beacon of hope ...
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32% Bias Score
UNESCO Recognizes Kunqu Opera's Enduring Cultural Significance
Kunqu opera, a refined form of Chinese opera originating in 14th-century Kunshan, was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2008, highlighting its historical significance and ongoing preservation efforts through government investment and training programs, despite a 20th-century...
UNESCO Recognizes Kunqu Opera's Enduring Cultural Significance
Kunqu opera, a refined form of Chinese opera originating in 14th-century Kunshan, was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2008, highlighting its historical significance and ongoing preservation efforts through government investment and training programs, despite a 20th-century...
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24% Bias Score
City of David Excavations Challenge Claims Denying Jewish History
Doron Spielman's "When the Stones Speak" recounts the City of David excavations, countering claims denying Jewish historical connection to Jerusalem, citing discoveries like King David's palace and facing opposition from Palestinian leaders and certain academics.
City of David Excavations Challenge Claims Denying Jewish History
Doron Spielman's "When the Stones Speak" recounts the City of David excavations, countering claims denying Jewish historical connection to Jerusalem, citing discoveries like King David's palace and facing opposition from Palestinian leaders and certain academics.
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56% Bias Score
UNESCO Designates Traditional Chinese Wooden Arch Bridge Construction as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO's 2024 recognition of traditional Chinese wooden arch bridge construction as an intangible cultural heritage highlights the unique techniques and cultural significance of these structures, dating back to at least the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), which are now facing challenges due to mod...
UNESCO Designates Traditional Chinese Wooden Arch Bridge Construction as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO's 2024 recognition of traditional Chinese wooden arch bridge construction as an intangible cultural heritage highlights the unique techniques and cultural significance of these structures, dating back to at least the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), which are now facing challenges due to mod...
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48% Bias Score
Imada Sake: Export Boom Fueled by Global Demand and UNESCO Recognition
Imada Sake Brewing Co. in Akitsu, Japan, has seen a 90 percent increase in sake exports over the past decade, driven by global demand and UNESCO recognition, with flagship brand Fukucho reaching nearly 20 countries and utilizing a new yeast strain to address export challenges.
Imada Sake: Export Boom Fueled by Global Demand and UNESCO Recognition
Imada Sake Brewing Co. in Akitsu, Japan, has seen a 90 percent increase in sake exports over the past decade, driven by global demand and UNESCO recognition, with flagship brand Fukucho reaching nearly 20 countries and utilizing a new yeast strain to address export challenges.
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44% Bias Score
European Spa Towns Join Climate Protection Program
Eleven European historical spa towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites vital to cultural tourism, are joining the National Geographic Society's Preserving Legacies program to protect their natural springs and cultural heritage from climate change impacts like flooding and drought, leveraging the program'...
European Spa Towns Join Climate Protection Program
Eleven European historical spa towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites vital to cultural tourism, are joining the National Geographic Society's Preserving Legacies program to protect their natural springs and cultural heritage from climate change impacts like flooding and drought, leveraging the program'...
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16% Bias Score
Global Cultural Heritage Preservation: Threats and Innovative Solutions
Global cultural heritage faces unprecedented threats from climate change, conflicts, and urbanization; however, UNESCO and its member states, particularly China, are implementing innovative solutions combining technology, community engagement, and international collaboration to preserve and revitali...
Global Cultural Heritage Preservation: Threats and Innovative Solutions
Global cultural heritage faces unprecedented threats from climate change, conflicts, and urbanization; however, UNESCO and its member states, particularly China, are implementing innovative solutions combining technology, community engagement, and international collaboration to preserve and revitali...
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48% Bias Score
China Adds Three Items to UNESCO's Memory of the World Register
China added three items—the Bianzhong bells, Shaolin Temple steles, and the Trilingual Inscription—to UNESCO's Memory of the World Register, increasing its entries to 18 and highlighting its commitment to preserving global heritage; the Bianzhong bells alone attracted over 5 million visitors in 2024...
China Adds Three Items to UNESCO's Memory of the World Register
China added three items—the Bianzhong bells, Shaolin Temple steles, and the Trilingual Inscription—to UNESCO's Memory of the World Register, increasing its entries to 18 and highlighting its commitment to preserving global heritage; the Bianzhong bells alone attracted over 5 million visitors in 2024...
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40% Bias Score
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