Cultures

WWF says Tanzania dam project could hurt key wetland

Dec 13, 2018

Conservation group says Tanzania's agreement to build a huge hydroelectric plant in the Selous Game Reserve risks damage to an important wetland

Tanzania agrees to construct $3 billion dam in wildlife park

Dec 12, 2018

Tanzania agrees to construct $3 billion dam in wildlife reserve that is UNESCO World Heritage site

'Jurassic Park,' 'Shining' added to National Film Registry

Dec 12, 2018

The National Film Registry is turning 30 and will bring in a new crop of films including 'Jurassic Park,' 'Brokeback Mountain,' 'The Shining' and stories showcasing Native Americans

Koreas win UNESCO recognition of traditional wrestling

Nov 26, 2018

North and South Korea win UNESCO recognition of Korean traditional wrestling

In Jordan's ancient Petra, sirens warn of flash floods

Nov 19, 2018

In ancient Petra, Jordan's main tourist draw, sirens give advance warning of desert flash floods

Report: Yemen's war has left parts of ancient sites in ruins

Nov 15, 2018

Yemeni rights group documented war's heavy damage to at least 34 archaeological sites over past 4 years

Greek authorities say lost ancient city of Tenea is located

Nov 13, 2018

Greece's culture ministry says archaeologists have located the first tangible remains of a lost ancient city that, according to tradition, was first settled by Trojan war captives after the Greek sack of Troy

Guam ancient village gone at Marine base, official says

Oct 30, 2018

Preservation officials say the remnants of an ancient village on Guam have been removed at the site of a new U.S. Marine Corps base under construction

Florida's culture clash pits Gillum against Trump voters

Oct 22, 2018

Fresh face lifts Florida Democrats in midterm culture clash

Warren ancestry highlights how tribes decide membership

Oct 21, 2018

Clash over Warren's heritage highlights how Native American tribes decide membership