Asia

North Korea’s Nampo Dam: Engineering Meets Reality

The ultimate revelation of the West Sea Barrage lies in the jarring transition one experiences when moving beyond its concrete grandeur into the surrounding hinterlands. As the asphalt of the prestige project thins out, the landscape shifts into the reality of the provincial farm cooperatives—the "Grey Zones" where the engineering triumph of the state meets… Continue reading North Korea’s Nampo Dam: Engineering Meets Reality

South America

Explore Rare Portuguese Literature at This Historic Library

The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a stunning library and cultural institution that houses the largest collection of Portuguese texts outside of Portugal. Founded in 1837 by a group of Portuguese immigrants, the library was established to promote Portuguese culture and literature in Brazil. The current building, designed… Continue reading Explore Rare Portuguese Literature at This Historic Library