Reels of a lost Manipur to undergo digital revival in Italy
A collection of 15 rare reels shot on 8mm celluloid between the mid-1930s and early 1960s is believed to contain fragments of a way of life that has long since changed. Source: The Hindu
From The Odyssey to Dune: Six Arab world heritage sites transformed by cinema
Protected locations across the Middle East and North Africa have shaped ancient kingdoms, distant planets and biblical cities on screen. Source: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/07/24/the-odyssey-troy-morocco-dune-unesco-world-heritage-sites/
Historical Sites from FNE Partner Countries Added to EFA’s Treasures of European Film Culture
Stalker’s Path in Tallinn, Splendid Palace in Riga, and Roman Well in Belgrade are among the ten new places added by the European Film Academy to the Treasures of European Film Culture. Source: https://www.filmneweurope.com/news/region/item/127826-historical-sites-from-fne-partner-countries-added-to-efa-s-treasures-of-european-film-culture
From Dunhuang to Shanghai: XUYAN Reimagines Silk Road Heritage Through Immersive Cultural Experience
Developed under XUYAN, a brand dedicated to immersive dining and cultural storytelling, “Say·Dunhuang” offers a multi-sensory experience that brings Silk Road narratives into a contemporary urban setting. By integrating space, performance, and dining, the project transforms traditional cultural content into … Continued
Arrest after major fire tears through historic mill
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to The Big Mill, a Grade II listed building in Mill Street, Leek, on Friday. Source:
Govan heritage projects given £3m backing in regeneration plan
Proposals for the future could see the former Lyceum cinema – which dates to the 1930s – redeveloped into “a major attraction” to draw visitors to the area. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75kzgr0r6wo