Established in 1945, UNESCO was created to promote the preservation of natural and cultural sites that have had a significant impact on the formation of society. Today, there are more than 1,000 ...

A new study published in Ecology and Society challenges the long-standing division between natural and cultural heritage ...

So what does it take to make it on the revered UNESCO World Heritage Site list? Aside from having ... you don't have to tell us twice. Our bags are packed and we'd love for you to join us, because ...

Locations deemed World Heritage sites are of "outstanding universal value to humanity" and should be "protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy," according to Unesco. The ...