Category: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Can Old-World Horezu Pottery Survive Modern Tastes?

A style of pottery made for centuries in a small Romanian town has recently become a hot commodity.
The Tale of a Clock and the Family That Cares for It

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In the Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende, the Vázquezes have maintained the town clock for four decades.
The World’s Most-Visited Glaciers Could Soon Be Gone

The New York Times – Travel:
The U.N.’s cultural agency warns that ice sheets on Kilimanjaro, in the Dolomites and in Yosemite and Yellowstone may disappear by 2050, highlighting travel’s impact on climate change.
When a Country’s Cuisine Becomes a Cultural Export

The New York Times – T Magazine:
South Korea has sought to protect and enshrine its national dishes — while also sharing its wonders with the world.

Can Old-World Horezu Pottery Survive Modern Tastes?