Historic and Cultural Monuments
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Julia Child in Paris
Though the American chef popularized French cuisine, she hasn't yet received her due in the city she loved
December 01, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
Q and A With William G. Allman
The curator of the White House talks about the history of the President's mansion and how to protect the collections from tipsy visitors
December 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
An American General’s Legacy in China
General Joseph Stilwell, U.S. Army hero and leader of American forces in China in World War II, had a tangible impact overseas that you can visit today
November 29, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
The Secrets of Ancient Rome’s Buildings
What is it about Roman concrete that keeps the Pantheon and the Colosseum still standing?
November 16, 2011 |
By Erin Wayman
Six Sacred Sites of Hawaii
Take a tour of the idyllic sites across the many islands where native Hawaiians have longstanding spiritual connections
November 16, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
In Rome, a New Museum Worth Celebrating
A Roman museum devoted to 19th century hero Giuseppe Garibaldi is a bright spot amid the gloomy news from Italy
November 14, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
Zuccotti Park: Protest Site as Tourist Attraction
Getting a feel for the sliver of green in lower Manhattan that Occupy Wall Street Protesters call home
November 08, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
The Making of Mount Rushmore
The 70th anniversary of the completion of the South Dakota monument prompts a look back at what it took to create it
October 31, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Where to Get a Great Rug, and a Helping of Navajo Culture
Connoisseurs of Native American textiles know to go to the Crownpoint, New Mexico, Navajo Rug Auction
October 17, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
Travel Pioneers in Southeast Asia
Ex-pat Americans in Asia lead travel firms with a difference—giving back
October 12, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
Downtown L.A. Edges Toward Livability
In downtown L.A. the vibe remains edgy, but that's the point
October 10, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
The World Monuments Fund 2012 Watch List
The latest Watch List from the World Monuments Fund cites 67 invaluable places in need of attention, in some cases protection from tourists
October 06, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
Scaling the Washington Monument
Mountaineering park ranger Brandon Latham talks about how engineers investigated the monument from hundreds of feet above the ground
October 03, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Mount Lebanon Shaker Village Redux
An outstanding collection of Shaker arts and crafts moves to the old Shaker Village in New York
September 28, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
How to Save the Taj Mahal?
A debate rages over preserving the awe-inspiring, 350-year-old monument that now shows signs of distress from pollution and shoddy repairs
September 2011 |
By Jeffrey Bartholet
El Mirador, the Lost City of the Maya
Now overgrown by jungle, the ancient site was once the thriving capital of the Maya civilization
May 2011 |
By Chip Brown
Secrets of the Colosseum
A German archaeologist has finally deciphered the Roman amphitheater's amazing underground labyrinth
January 2011 |
By Tom Mueller
Show Time at the Apollo
A stellar roster of African-American singers, dancers and comedians got their start at the venue, celebrating its 75-year history
November 2010 |
By Lucinda Moore
Maurice Hines on the Legacy of the Apollo Theater
The legendary dancer talks about starting his career in Harlem and his upcoming Sammy Davis Jr. project
November 01, 2010 |
By Lucinda Moore
Kirk Savage on the National Mall
Author Kirk Savage talks about the history and aesthetic beauty of our nation’s monumental core
October 2010 |
By Megan Gambino
