Cultural heritage

15 Forbidden Artifacts Hidden From the Public

15 Forbidden Artifacts Hidden From the Public

Here are 15 real artifacts that museums, governments, and descendant communities restrict from public view due to fragility, ethics, or cultural protection.

15 Discoveries That Were Quickly Removed From Museums

15 Discoveries That Were Quickly Removed From Museums

Each case in this listicle reveals broader themes about ownership and history and how institutions reckon with their past.

12 Surprising Facts About Museums That Will Change How You See Them on International Museum Day

12 Surprising Facts About Museums That Will Change How You See Them on International Museum Day

12 Cool surprising facts about museums that might change how you see them.

15 Famous Tourist Spots With a Dark History

15 Famous Tourist Spots With a Dark History

Explore globally renowned tourist destinations that harbor haunting and tragic pasts beneath their facades.

11 Times Archaeologists Found Something They Weren’t Looking For

11 Times Archaeologists Found Something They Weren’t Looking For

Archaeology often involves meticulous planning and targeted excavations, but some of the most fascinating discoveries have been made entirely by accident.