Architecture
A New Statue of Jesus Is the World's Tallest—for Now
"Christ the Protector" is taller than Rio de Janeiro's most famous monument
The National Mall's Oldest Building Is Now Open to the Public
The long-lived Lockkeeper's House represents centuries of D.C. history
The Rise and Fall of World's Fairs
Sixty years after Seattle's Century 21 Exposition, world's fairs have largely fallen out of fashion in the U.S.
The World's Skinniest Skyscraper Has a Storied Musical Past
At 1,428 feet tall and just 60 feet wide, Steinway Tower is so slender that its top floors may sway in the wind
Why Archaeologists Virtually Reconstructed an Ancient House in Pompeii
The team hopes to simulate how visitors would have experienced the space and gain a stronger understanding of the motivation behind Roman designs
Inside the Efforts to Preserve Ukraine's Cultural Heritage
Here's how experts and civilians alike are working to protect the country's art, artifacts and scientific specimens
How to Rebuild Notre-Dame Using 12th-Century Tools
In Washington, D.C., an innovative team of designers demonstrated how medieval techniques could be used to repair the Parisian landmark
How Italy Is Bringing Its Rustic Villages Back to Life
Take a photographic tour through the country's effort to revitalize its rural towns
Unesco Sounds the Alarm Over Threats to Ukrainian Cultural Heritage
The agency is "gravely concerned" about the risk to historic sites amid intensifying violence
Archaeologists Discover Foundations of Oxford University's 'Lost' College
Founded for Catholic priests, the institution was destroyed 500 years ago when Henry VIII established the Church of England
When a Winter Storm Triggered One of the Deadliest Disasters in D.C. History
On January 28, 1922, the Knickerbocker Theatre's snow-covered roof collapsed, killing 98 people and injuring another 133
Eight Historic Movie Theaters With Interesting Second Acts
In a new book, photographers Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre honor the remains—and the creative reuses—of North America's iconic 20th century cinemas
Sixteen Innovators to Watch in 2022
These trailblazers are dreaming up a future with cell-cultured breastmilk, energy-saving windows and more
Archaeologists Identify Possible Location of Lost Temple of Hercules
Experts in Spain used laser scanning technology to locate submerged ruins along the coast of the Bay of Cádiz
Italy Bans McDonald's Drive-Through at Ancient Roman Baths Site
Upholding an earlier decision, the high court halts construction of a new restaurant, resolving a years-long dispute in favor of cultural preservation
France Approves Controversial Plan to Renovate Notre-Dame Cathedral
Conservative critics have opposed the new proposal, which aims to make the Paris landmark an "even more beautiful and welcoming" place for visitors
Researchers Unearth 2,000-Year-Old Synagogue in Mary Magdalene's Supposed Hometown
The religious center is the second of its kind found in Migdal, an ancient community on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee
After Breaking Ties With Britain, Barbados Announces Heritage District Tracing Slavery's Toll
The four-phase project will include a museum, global research center and memorial
Engineers Pick the Ten Best STEM Toys to Give as Gifts This Year
These expert-approved gifts teach robotics, coding and engineering thinking through stories and play
A Peek Behind the Curtain of Hirshhorn's Largest Artwork Ever
After wrapping the museum's historic building in a huge, playful painting, Swiss artist Nicolas Party reveals what he hid in plain sight
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