Brigida Cenci

These influencers are shaping a new India—one short video at a time

These influencers are shaping a new India—one short video at a time Digital natives from the world’s largest youth population are using their large followings on YouTube and Instagram to capture India’s imagination.

Córdoba's stunning mosque-cathedral showcases Spain's Muslim heritage

Córdoba's stunning mosque-cathedral showcases Spain's Muslim heritage Christian forces captured the Umayyad capital in 1236, but left its glorious house of worship largely untouched when converting it to a cathedral.

The astonishing—and accidental—Ice Age discovery made by Spanish spelunkers

The astonishing—and accidental—Ice Age discovery made by Spanish spelunkers Discovered by chance in 1968, the Tito Bustillo Cave was occupied for 26,000 years by Paleolithic peoples who covered its twisting passageways and rocky walls with hundreds of vivid artworks.

Is World Heritage status enough to save endangered sites?

Is World Heritage status enough to save endangered sites? For 50 years, UNESCO’S venerable list has recognized places of “outstanding universal value” for protection. But it comes with challenges from development to overtourism.