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In 1434, a lightning strike shattered a stupa in Chiang Rai, revealing a luminous green statue — the Emerald Buddha. Over the next centuries, this single object would be captured, moved, hidden, and ...

Recent robberies at museums worldwide have raised concerns over their security. Incidents include the theft of Matisse ...

A city council says it is “deeply saddened” by the theft of more than 600 artefacts from its museum collection. Four men are believed to have gained entry to a building in the Cumberland Road area of ...

Whether you are looking to get an art decoration piece or seeking enlightenment, many people place Gautam Buddha statues in their homes. This practice can bring a sea of different benefits right into ...

At his store in Tokyo's ritzy Ginza district, Hajime Sasaki displays a disparate array of wares, from chopsticks to Buddha ...

Cave 18 is a classic masterpiece of Yungang Grottoes art, characterized by its oval-shaped dome and symmetrical statue layout ...

According to the monastery’s director, miscreants entered the monastery armed with sharp weapons, iron rods, and sticks, attacking him, attempting to strip him, and destroying two Buddha statues ...

A Sanskrit–Greek stele and Buddha statue found in ancient Berenike, Egypt, reveal deep cultural links between Indian traders ...

National Geographic Explorer Peter Campell provides an inside look at the early stages of a heritage crime investigation.

Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the Borobudur Temple Compounds, a World Heritage site in Indonesia, from National Geographic.

Around the world, colossal statues rise above city skylines, mountain valleys, and serene countryside landscapes, each one a towering tribute to faith, history, culture, or national pride. These ...