Cultural Heritage
Rubens’ Sprawling Castle in the Belgian Countryside Is on the Market
The famed Flemish painter redesigned the castle in Flemish Renaissance style
The Tipi Gets a Makeover
Ideas of evolution and tradition commingle in a new show at the American Indian Museum in New York City
How Churches Are Improving Wi-Fi Access in Rural England
A new program is outfitting places of worship with wireless transmitters and fiber cables
Truck Driver Leaves Tire Tracks Over Peru's Ancient Nasca Lines
Three of the Unesco World Heritage site's enigmatic glyphs were harmed, but authorities believe they can repair the damage
Your Brain Knows What Songs Are For, No Matter Where They Came From
Researchers find that people easily recognize lullabies and dance songs from around the world
Why Americans Missed Out on Public Domain Day (Again)
Aleister Crowley, Dorothy Parker, and René Magritte joined the public domain in 2018, but not in the United States
India to Cap Number of Taj Mahal Visitors
Spurred by safety and conservation concerns, officials plan to limit the number of domestic tourists to 40,000 per day
Photos Celebrate the Lives of Gender Non-Conforming Spirit Mediums in Southeast Asia
The pioneering photographer's latest book documents the welcoming community of transgender individuals who serve as spirit mediums in Burma and Thailand
The Ten Best Children's Books of 2017
Our picks are full of silly words, weird animals and unknown histories
The Cinema Museum, Housed in the Workhouse Where Charlie Chaplin Spent His Formative Years, Is Under Threat
The property will go up for sale in 2018
Virtual Reality Is Allowing Us To See Some of the World’s Most Inaccessible Archaeological Sites
A Native American tribe in California got a chance to reconnect with its past through virtual reality models of sacred sites
Mamma Mia!: Naples’ Pizza-Making Process Gets Unesco Heritage Status
The art of <i>pizzaiuolo</i>, as the craft is known, is a cherished tradition that is not easy as pie
Archivist Captures New York’s Bygone Past Through Home Movies, Historical Footage
Rick Prelinger seeks to capture ephemeral portraits of city life
Five Things To Know About the New Louvre Abu Dhabi
It boasts an impressive rooftop, 55 buildings and a collection of more than 600 artworks—but it has been mired in controversy from the start
The True History of the Orient Express
Spies used it as a secret weapon. A president tumbled from it. Hitler wanted it destroyed. Just what made this train so intriguing?
America's Oldest Museum of Black Culture Started in a Living Room
The DuSable Museum of African American History was founded by Margaret Taylor-Burroughs, born on this day in 1915
These Dramatic Photos Reveal the Soul Behind the Day of the Dead
New Mexican Photographer Miguel Gandert allows his subjects to narrate their own story
Burials Unearthed in Poland Open the Casket on The Secret Lives of Vampires
What people actually did to prevent the dead from rising again was very different than what Hollywood would have you think
The Healing Power of Greek Tragedy
Do plays written centuries ago have the power to heal modern day traumas? A new project raises the curtain on a daring new experiment
After 149 Years, Thailand's Royal Puppets Dance Again
The ancient art of Hun Luang all but vanished until passionate artisans revived the style in time for the late king’s royal funeral
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