Where are South Africa’s sacred natural sites? There are areas in South Africa known as sacred sites because of their cultural, spiritual, or historical value, often linked to ancestral beings ...

Geographer Ndidzulafhi Innocent Sinthumule has explored the potential for sacred natural sites in South Africa to contribute to nature conservation.

Researchers have recently found that sacred waters protected by Indigenous traditions are key to fish conservation in Indonesia, yet they remain largely unrecognized and excluded from national ...

“St. Michael’s Sword” is a line that follows the locations of seven sanctuaries dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel from Ireland to Jerusalem.

Over the centuries, countless pilgrims have walked the paths of this angelic sword-shaped line, driven by personal devotion, a search for meaning, or bound by a vow.

Journey through the heart of Bethlehem, where ancient history meets modern-day resilience. This documentary takes you to the Church of the Nativity, one of Christianity’s holiest sites, built ...

Sacred natural sites frequently harbor high levels of biodiversity, including rare and endemic species, because they have been protected for a long time through cultural practices.

The Wixárika Route is a serial property of 20 sites, spanning over 500 km across five states in north-central Mexico. This “braid of trails” connects sacred landscapes central to the spiritual and ...

State officials say they are increasing enforcement of the closure of Sacred Falls State Park on Oahu after learning that people are disregarding signs posted there.

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee recently concluded its session in Paris. Twenty-six new sites were added to the prestigious World Heritage List. The additions highlight community conservation ...

One of Aotearoa New Zealand's oldest settlement sites is at risk of being washed away by rising seas, according to new research.