About 9,500 years ago, a community of hunter-gatherers in central Africa cremated a small woman on an open pyre at the base of Mount Hora, a prominent natural landmark in northern Malawi, according to ...
When developers began circling Espíritu Santo island in the 1990s, a private conservation effort saw them off. But today the Unesco site faces a new threat: mass tourism On a clear day over the Sea of ...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are some of the most celebrated destinations on Earth, known for their cultural, historical, and natural significance. Yet many of the world’s most iconic sites have become ...
Lake Malawi, a World Heritage Site in Africa, is facing a plastic pollution onslaught and it is having serious environmental impacts. Now, a project involving local divers is tackling the problem by ...
A UNESCO listing in India (New Delhi) for Italy’s full body of cuisine at the 2023 20th session of the International Council meeting, is the first time Italy has added to its UNESCO intangible ...
Background and Significance: As pointed out in an enjoyable Atlas Obscura 1 episode and elsewhere 2, the concept of a parkway 3 was invented right here in Buffalo. What’s missing, however, is the ...
A Better Way is a series of occasional stories that focus on a more sensitive and sustainable way to see some of the world’s most popular destinations. After planes, trains, and buses, and days of ...
Chiang Mai pushes for UNESCO World Heritage recognition by January 30, 2026, marking a significant milestone for Thailand's cultural heritage. Chiang Mai, the ancient capital of the Lanna Kingdom, is ...
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