The Japan and Pacific 2011 Blue Shield Solidarity group on Facebook contains links to information about libraries, museums, archives and other cultural institutions affected by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Blue Shield expresses its solidarity with all colleagues, the Japanese people, and all people in the Pacific area affected by this disaster. The community mobilizes itself to provide as much help as needed. Join this group, and keep in touch with news about cultural heritage and damaged institutions.
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July 10, 2026
The site of Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North America, is rich in archaeological material. Archaeologists are continually finding artifacts belonging to the English settlers, the Powhatan people, and Africans who were enslaved [...]
July 2, 2026
Reuters has released a visual investigation special report about the damage to Iran's historic sites. Within this extensive report, authors Maggie Michael, M.B. Pell, Mari Saito, and Ryan McNeill include quotes from USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, [...]
June 25, 2026
The European External Action Service (EEAS) has published its 2025 report on the implementation of the EU Concept on Cultural Heritage in Conflicts and Crises, which discusses the EU’s efforts towards policies, instruments, and partnerships in [...]
