cultural heritage News & Analysis

February 24, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Royal Artillery Criticized for Hiding Looted Asante Artefact

The Royal Artillery faces backlash for concealing a golden ram's head looted from Ghana in 1874, sparking debates over cultural heritage.

#cultural heritage #colonial history #repatriation

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Argungu Fishing Festival Revives: Celebrating Culture and Security

Deutsche Welle

February 16, 2026

Argungu Fishing Festival Revives: Celebrating Culture and Security

After a 6-year hiatus due to insecurity, Nigeria's Argungu Fishing Festival returns, highlighting cultural vibrancy and improved regional stability.

#Nigeria #Argungu Festival #cultural heritage

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Joel Quayson's Paris Exhibition Dives into Faith and Queer Identity

France 24

February 12, 2026

Joel Quayson's Paris Exhibition Dives into Faith and Queer Identity

Joel Quayson, acclaimed Ghanaian-Dutch artist, examines faith and queer identity in his latest exhibition at Paris's MEP.

#Joel Quayson #queer identity #cultural heritage

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Swiss Yodelling Transforms: From Folklore to Global Fusion

France 24

February 06, 2026

Swiss Yodelling Transforms: From Folklore to Global Fusion

Swiss yodelling evolves from a tourist curiosity to a global music phenomenon, blending with diverse genres and gaining UNESCO recognition.

#Swiss culture #yodelling #UNESCO

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Colombia Recovers Historic Artifacts from San José 'Holy Grail' Wreck

The New York Times

November 24, 2025

Colombia Recovers Historic Artifacts from San José 'Holy Grail' Wreck

Colombian scientists successfully retrieve cannon and precious artifacts from the legendary San José shipwreck, reigniting international treasure disputes.

#Colombia #maritime archaeology #international disputes

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Royal Artillery Criticized for Hiding Looted Asante Artefact

Argungu Fishing Festival Revives: Celebrating Culture and Security

Joel Quayson's Paris Exhibition Dives into Faith and Queer Identity

Swiss Yodelling Transforms: From Folklore to Global Fusion

Colombia Recovers Historic Artifacts from San José 'Holy Grail' Wreck