Whoops, we left out this part: It was almost 500 feet long, beating out a loaf baked in Italy in 2019.
Tag: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
As Switzerland’s Glaciers Shrink, a Way of Life May Melt Away
Rising temperatures and retreating glaciers threaten Europe’s water tower, forcing local farmers to adapt and presaging larger troubles downstream.
As Switzerland’s Glaciers Shrink, a Way of Life May Melt Away
Rising temperatures and retreating glaciers threaten Europe’s water tower, forcing local farmers to adapt and presaging larger troubles downstream.
One Man’s Mission to Revive an Indigenous Language in Argentina
Blas Jaime has spent nearly two decades resurrecting Chaná, an Indigenous language in Argentina that he learned from his mother.
Ancient Earthworks Trodden by Golfers Become a World Heritage Site
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recognized the Octagon Earthworks in central Ohio as a cultural marvel.
Venice Is Spared From a Spot on UNESCO World Heritage Danger List
The fragile Italian city has taken steps to reduce the impacts of climate change and excessive tourism, but some experts said the moves were not enough.
Workers Use Excavator to Plow Through Great Wall of China
The pair, a 38-year-old man and 55-year-old woman, used an excavator to widen an existing gap and make a shortcut, the authorities said.
Jill Biden Takes the 2024 Campaign to Paris in Another Overseas Appeal
As the United States officially rejoined UNESCO, the first lady delivered what sounded like a campaign message, saying the president had rebuilt bonds that frayed under his predecessor.
U.S. Will Rejoin UNESCO in July, Agency Says
The decision came after over a decade of turbulent relations between American administrations and the United Nation’s cultural organization.
Is a UNESCO World Heritage Designation a Blessing or a Curse?
A spot on the UNESCO list — amid the world’s top natural and cultural locations — means a chance for economic benefits, but also for overtourism.