Port Royal is Jamaica's second World Heritage Site, with the first being the Blue and John Crow Mountains, a rugged and forested area in the country's east, which served as a refuge and hideout for people fleeing slavery. That site was listed by UNESCO in 2015.

The Trump administration intends to withdraw the U.S. from the organization, just two years after it rejoined after a five-year absence.

There are various obvious clues that summer has arrived in full: the end of the school year; the inevitable travel chaos at our main airports; traffic jams on the way to Cornwall.

The decision to pull U.S. funding and participation from UNESCO will deal a blow to its work preserving cultural heritage around the world.

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Paris this month to add to its list of cultural sites around the world deemed to be of “outstanding value to humanity.” The 26 new sites reflect the wide range encompassed by UNESCO’s criteria.

Greece has been ranked the world’s leading destination for culture and heritage in a 2024 global survey by US News & World Report. The findings reflect how the country’s historical influence, Mediterranean landscapes, and celebrated cuisine continue to shape its reputation worldwide.

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gingee Fort, a treasure trove of history and adventure near Chennai.