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Auschwitz Museum Announces First Traveling Exhibition of Artifacts
More than 1,150 objects make up the exhibition, which will travel to 14 cities in Europe and North America
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Vatican Shuts Off Its Historic Fountains in Midst of Scorching Drought
It is the first time that authorities can remember being forced to take such a step
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Facing an Uncertain Future, a Jane Austen Landmark Seeks the Public’s Help
Chawton House, which was once owned by Austen’s brother, has launched a crowdfunding campaign after losing the support of its main beneficiary
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Small Alaska Town Mourns Loss of Stubbs the Cat, Beloved Honorary Mayor
Stubbs reigned with a light paw and a loyal following
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Buckingham Palace Remembers Princess Diana With New Exhibit
Many of the objects on display were selected by Diana’s sons
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The British Library Will Release Two New Books Inspired by “Harry Potter”
The editions are companions to an upcoming exhibition at the library, which will display rare artifacts related to J.K. Rowling’s magical universe
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Explore the International Space Station With Google Street View
An astronaut and Google mapped the ISS for Street View with a DSLR and a lot of patience
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George W. Bush’s Paintings of World Leaders to Go On Display at Conservative Conference
The former president’s “Art of Leadership” series features portraits of Merkel, Blair, Putin and other influential politicians
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Feeling Bleu: Champion Cheddars Nabbed From English Ag Show
Wyke Farms is offering a reward for the return of its champion and reserve champion cheddars stolen from the Yeovil Show in Somerset
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Five Things to Know About Bath, Jane Austen’s Home and Inspiration
Two hundred years after her death, Bath hasn’t forgotten about Jane Austen
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Disneyland’s Terrible First Day Didn’t Stop the Crowds From Coming
Nothing was ready. But by the end of the first week, more than 100,000 people had visited
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At 100, Andrew Wyeth Still Brushes People the Right (and Wrong) Way
The centennial of his birth offers galleries and critics the opportunity to reconsider one of America’s most famous painters
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Revolutionary Black Artists of the Civil Rights Era Get Exhibition in the UK
“Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power” features iconic works alongside pieces that have long been overlooked by the mainstream
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London Tube Scraps ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ Announcements
Officials say they want all passengers to feel welcome on the Underground
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World’s Oldest Figurative Art is Now an Official World Treasure
The new Unesco world heritage site spans six caves located in the Swabian Alps in Germany
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Asmara, the Capital of Eritrea, Named World Heritage Site
Eritrean officials lobbied for the designation in a bid to reform their country’s isolationist image
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This Island Can Only Be Visited by Men
Okinoshima is officially an Unesco world heritage site—but tradition bans women from its shores
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Smithsonian Curator Weighs In on Photo That Allegedly Shows Amelia Earhart in Japanese Captivity
A History Channel special claims that a National Archives photo shows the pilot sitting on a dock in the Pacific, but experts are skeptical
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Surf Through Newly Digitized Images to See Rome’s Ever-Changing History
The Eternal City is always evolving. Now, a new web resource shows how
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Mexico City Dig Uncovers Traces of Aztec Resistance to Spain
For residents of Tenochtitlan, rebellion didn’t just happen on the battlefield
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