Traditional know-how

Culture Series

Why is this Basque farmer fighting to revive this colourful corn?

In the 1950s, the introduction of hybrid corn varieties made the traditional Basque corn virtually extinct. Now a group of farmers are reviving it.

29/07/2022

Creators

Meet the Spanish artisan whose handwoven crafts made him an influencer

What is an 'ecological trophy'? And what has Sarah Jessica Parker got to do with it?

31/03/2022

Lifestyle

Truffle hunting gets the UNESCO treatment after centuries of know-how

UNESCO's intangible heritage list aims to improve the visibility of traditions and know-how from communities around the world.

17/12/2021

Travel News

This Ukrainian beetroot soup could be officially recognised by UNESCO

Chef Levgen Klopotenko believes Borscht is in Ukrainian’s DNA so he’s put a bid together for the soup to be nominated. But the decision would not be without controversy.

01/04/2021

Earth News

What can an Aboriginal health centre teach us about eco-architecture?

Rammed earth construction techniques date back to the Neolithic era, but the method is growing in popularity again.

08/08/2020

Earth News

Have you heard of this fabric made from nettles?

Ramie is a natural fibre popular in East Asia that could help make fashion more sustainable.

23/07/2019

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Thousands take part in New Year calligraphy contest in Tokyo

Thousands of people gathered and competed in a New Year calligraphy contest in Tokyo on Saturday (November 5), hoping to get a good start to 2019

06/01/2019

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17th Chagan Lake Ice Fishing Culture Tourism Festival to open on Friday

17th Chagan Lake Ice Fishing Culture Tourism Festival to open on Friday

27/12/2018

Earth News

Preserving a Christmas craft

A small family business in the Czech Republic is the last place where traditional Christmas decorations from blown glass beads are still made.

04/12/2018

Earth News

The last piano maker in Australia just made history

Pianos have had a standard 88 keys since 1880. The only piano maker in Australia has completed one with 108 keys.

27/10/2018