Case Histories

Posts describing accidents and damage to cultural heritage fall into this category

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Petruzzelli Theater Reopening after 18 years and 50 mln euros

Scientific Department October 5, 2009 0

The Teatro Petruzzelli, located in Bari, Italy, is a symbol of cultural significance and architectural beauty. However, on the night...

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The 04 January 2026 fire at the Hollywood Center Motel in Los Angeles. Screenshot via LAFD/YouTube

Cultural and Historic Heritage Losses in the World: 2026 List

Scientific Department February 26, 2026

View of the destroyed former Saint-Paul Church

Historic Saint-Paul Church Fire, Montreal (Canada): Total Loss

Scientific Department February 25, 2026

KulturGutRetter CHRU team during the first full-scale exercise at Demerthin Castle (25-28 Sep 2024), simulating earthquake damage assessment.

Germany’s KulturGutRetter: Pioneering the First UCPM Cultural Heritage Response Unit (CHRU)

Scientific Department February 23, 2026

The former Odeon cinema at 43–45 St George's Place, Canterbury (UK), photographed in December 2010 — the 1933 Art Deco building was destroyed by fire on 14–15 February 2026. Photo: Stacey Harris / Geograph Britain and Ireland, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Fire at the Former Odeon Cinema in Canterbury (UK)

Scientific Department February 18, 2026

Screenshot from RAI News broadcast, Teatro Sannazaro fire, Naples,

Sannazaro Historic Theater Fire – Naples, Italy

Scientific Department February 17, 2026