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How Matera Went From Ancient Civilization to Slum to a Hidden Gem
Once the “shame of Italy,” the ancient warren of natural caves in Matera may be Europe’s most dramatic story of rebirth
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The Evolutionary Secrets Within the Messel Pit
An amazing abundance of fossils in a bygone lake in Germany hints at the debt humans owe to animals that died out 48 million years ago
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Take a Hike on Britain’s Ancestor’s Trail and Travel Back 10,000 Years
On a wild hike inspired by famed evolutionist Richard Dawkins, every step promises a strange encounter with the origins of species
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The Bird in the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock Weighs 330 Pounds
The clock is based on a much smaller cuckoo clock that is about 100 years old - scaled up sixty times
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Moscow Will Give You a Free Subway Ticket If You Do 30 Squats
The Moscow subway system will now reward riders with a free trip in exchange for 30 squats
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Welcome to the World’s Only Museum Devoted to Penises
In Iceland, a man has collected 283 preserved penises from 93 species of animals—including Homo sapiens
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Archimedes Would Be Proud of This Now-Bright Norwegian Town
Inspiration for the idea traces back to the 212 BC legend about Archimedes’ burning mirrors used to set Roman battle ships ablaze
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Travel to Europe’s Most Stunning Landmarks in Under Four Minutes
Spanning three months, 21 countries and thousands of photos, “Nightvision” celebrates the finest architecture in Europe
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See the Greatest Architecture in 36 Different European Cities in This One, Gorgeous Time-Lapse
Dozens of pieces of premiere European architecture are showcased in this three-and-a-half minute video
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How to Tour Michelangelo’s Rome
The Renaissance artist called art “a wife” and his works “my children.” Visit these five sites in the Italian capital and the Vatican to pay homage to him
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Book your next stay at one of these hotels—they’re the best in London
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Top 10 Annual Events in London
Time your trip to one of these spectacular goings on—from Trooping the Colour to the Chelsea Flower Show
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Take a virtual tour through the streets and sights of England’s capital city with these stunning travel photos submitted to our photo contest
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These small hotel gems are among London’s best assets. The biggest perk? They’re so homey you’ll forget you’re a paying guest.
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London’s Coolest New Attractions
The skyline of London is shifting before our eyes, and these cool new attractions are well worth the price of admission
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Five Must-See Museums in London
No trip to the city is complete without these outstanding stops for art, history and science lovers
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Eins, Zwei, Drei Strikes You’re Out at the Ol’ Ballgame
What happens when the American pastime comes to Germany?
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Pay No Attention to the Spies on the 23rd Floor
For years, the KGB secretly spied on visitors to the Hotel Viru in Estonia. A new museum reveals the fascinating time capsule and all the secrets within
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Coffee Here, and Coffee There: How Different People Serve the World’s Favorite Hot Drink
Coffee is black and bitter—but global travelers find a surprisingly wide range of forms of the world’s favorite hot beverage
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The Best Reasons to Go to Norway in February
It may get cold, but the trolls, bobsleds, skiing, Scandinavian delicacies and (heated) art museums make it all worthwhile
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