World Heritage Sites may sound like something only culture vultures will care to see. But don’t make the mistake of underestimating their beauty as well as their importance. Even if you’re not a ...

The United States boasts a rich tapestry of natural wonders and cultural heritage, evident in its array of UNESCO World ...

As well as a fascinating political and social history, the United States is also home to some of the most intriguing and well-known heritage sites across the world.. We’ve compiled a list of ...

Explore the 26 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United States, from ancient cultural landmarks to breathtaking national parks, showcasing America's rich heritage.

The United States supported the World Heritage Convention in its development and adoption a half-century ago and was one of 194 countries that ratified the treaty. However, the relationship has ...

Ohio gained its first World Heritage site, becoming the 25th in the United States and one of about 1,000 sites around the world. The African nation of Rwanda had its first two inscriptions on the ...

The nomination marked the United States’ first multinational submission to the World Heritage List. With the designation, Bethlehem becomes the 26th World Heritage Site in the United States.

There are now 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the United States. Delegates from across the world meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday approved adding Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks to the ...

A recent analysis has identified some of the world's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites as being at significant risk from climate-related threats, including 21 in the United States ...

So far, only 26 places in the United States have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The U.S. Interior Department put the refuge up for consideration in December. In an April 17 letter ...

Each year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reviews nominations for and selects new sites of “outstanding universal value” to its World Heritage ...