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tomioka silk mill, japan, abandoned factory, world heritage list, industrial japan

Where there’s a mill, there’s a nay

The Tomioka Silk Mill was critical to Japan’s entry into the world of globalisation and modernisation. So why hasn’t it been recognised internationally?

Ouseburn Valley and Victoria Tunnel, Newcastle England

Newcastle is changing

Above ground, the English city of Newcastle is changing. The symbols of industry have shifted from the practical to the nostalgic.

Paper Museum, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal

Following the paper trail

Portugal: The Paper Museum in Santa Maria da Feira gives visitors a unique understanding of an industry that supported the region for centuries.

Gmund Paper Factory, Tegernsee, Bavaria, Germany

Inside the Academy Awards envelopes

The envelopes and cards with the winners’ names are an important part of the Oscars ceremony. Did you realise they come from a small Bavarian town?

Gobi cashmere factory, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Where there’s a wool…

One of the most important industries for Mongolia is cashmere. But is demand for the wool causing permanent damage to the country?

History of Osaka Bay, Kansai, Japan

The Gateway to Japan

For centuries, Osaka Bay has been the Gateway to Japan. Now it has become one of the most interesting areas for tourists to discover.

Zollverein Coal Mine, Essen, Germany

The most beautiful coal mine in the world

When the Zollverein Coal Mine was started, architects tried to make this industrial hole look beautiful. Since its closure, that dream has continued.

Rammelsberg Mines, Goslar, Germany

Going into Rammelsberg Mountain

These mines in central Germany were used continuously for more than 1000 years! So what’s it like to go inside the tunnels of Rammelsberg today?

Tea plantations, Holyrood Estate, Sri Lanka

Working the tea fields

The tea industry in Sri Lanka is more than just a critical part of the economy. It also gives a lifestyle – and a home – to thousands of people.

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