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12 Secrets of New York’s Central Park

Learn some little-known facts about this NYC landmark

January 27, 2016

A ground view of the proposed design for "The Weight of Sacrifice," which will serve as the new national World War I memorial.

One hundred years later, WWI will finally get a large-scale memorial in Washington, D.C.

January 27, 2016

Are you a global citizen? Then you might need one of these.

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You Can Get an Antarctic Passport

Pledge your loyalty to the southernmost continent—and to the ideals of peace, equality and sustainability

January 27, 2016

Round pyramids ruins of Guachimontones, just outside Tequila in Jalisco.

Explore the “Magic Towns” of Mexico

History and legend collide in Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos

January 26, 2016

Villagers air red lanterns in Xingtai City, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 25, 2016. Luozhuang Township is a famous lantern production base in Xingtai.

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China’s Lantern Makers Are Gearing Up for the New Year

Delicate, bright and iconic, China’s lanterns symbolize celebration and good luck

January 26, 2016

Amber Anderson and Sara Sanders were awarded an honorable mention for the 2015 Library of Congress Leicester B. Holland prize.

Step back in time with architectural drawings of buildings steeped in history

January 26, 2016

The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist on Cathedral Island, Wroclaw, Poland.

Why You Should Visit Europe’s Two New Capitals of Culture

Wroclaw, Poland and San Sebastian, Spain just joined the EU list—and for good reason

January 22, 2016

More than 25 specialists worked on the replica cave over the course of three years.

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See the World Like a Paleolithic Cave Dweller With This Replica of the Lascaux Cave Paintings

Go back in time with the help of some talented French artists

January 21, 2016

"Love Letter Brooklyn" was first installed in 2011.

“Love Letter Brooklyn” will soon be gone forever

January 20, 2016

A group enjoys an igloo hot tub at Iglu-dorf.

Immerse Yourself in the World’s Most Breathtaking Baths

From ice-encrusted hot tubs to baths made of beer, don’t miss these six spectacular soaks

January 15, 2016

A work by Pavel Ilie at the Romania Postmodernism Museum's "Before & After" exhibition.

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This Postmodern Art Captures a Tiny Moment of Hope During Romania’s Communist Years

Learn about Romania’s “unfrozen years” at Bucharest’s Postmodernism Museum

January 15, 2016

For the first time since 1974, no climbers reached the peak of Mt. Everest.

For the first time in over four decades, red tape and poor conditions prevented any climbers from conquering the mountain

January 14, 2016

Since this art museum in Brazil was completed in 1996, it has put the relatively unknown city of Niterói on the map.

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These UFO-Like Buildings Are a Space-Age Tourist’s Dream

The future is now—follow this tour of UFO architecture found all around the world

January 14, 2016

The towering Saguaro is native to Arizona's Sonoran Desert and its juicy red fruit, which locals use to make jams and syrups, ripens in June.

What Makes Tucson Deserving of the Title of the United States’ First Capital of Gastronomy

The Arizona city joins Unesco’s growing list of “Creative Cities”

January 13, 2016

Quebec Ice fishing is a highly social affair for Quebecois, who tend to let their freak flags fly. This dwelling, clad in buoys from the local lobstering industry, belonged to a man named Pierre. “An eccentric fellow, as most of these guys are,” says photographer Richard Johnson.

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Portraits of Canada’s Ice Fishing Huts

Take a look at some of Canada’s coziest ice fishing huts

January 13, 2016

The Chateau d'Ussé has connections with Sleeping Beauty...and contains a slightly creepy surprise.

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The French Castle That May Have Inspired “Sleeping Beauty” Is Filled With Creepy Mannequins

In honor of Charles Perrault’s birthday, explore the Chateau d’Usse

January 2016

People view a painting at the Altes Museum in Germany. As populations age and address various health challenges, museums are increasingly tailoring their programming to better serve their patrons.

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How Museums Are Helping People With Memory Loss

Serving the community means changing museum offerings for guests with Alzheimer’s

January 11, 2016

Mumbai's gigantic Dharavi slum will soon be home to a mobile museum.

But is a museum showcasing objects created by slum residents ethical or exploitative?

January 8, 2016

Bill Cherry, one of the headlining acts during the week.

Go Behind the Scenes at America’s Most Lucrative Elvis Presley Tribute Contest

Get all shook up with the winners of this year’s Tribute to the King

January 8, 2016

Glacier National Park is located in Montana and is part of the National Park Service, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

Visit These Ten Sites Celebrating Major Anniversaries in 2016

From Winnie the Pooh’s 90th birthday to the National Park Service’s centennial, you won’t want to miss out on these once-in-a-lifetime events

January 7, 2016