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Famous Landmarks
The world's famous landmarks inspire wonder and have been celebrated for centuries. Learn more about famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal.
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Quiz: Is This Spot North or South of the Equator?
You probably know that the equator is the imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres. But do you know on which side of 0 degrees latitude these famous landmarks fall?
9 Cultural Activities You Can Experience Virtually
You might be stuck at home under quarantine, but that doesn't mean you can't get your cultural fix, virtually, anyway. Here are nine amazing choices.
Alabama Memorial Remembers the 4,400-plus Who Were Lynched in the U.S.
The lynching memorial and its sister project, the Legacy Museum, in Montgomery, Alabama, cause Americans to reflect on a past they'd rather forget or know little about. We pay a visit.
Machu Picchu: The Secrets of This Fabled Mountaintop City
The twisting trail wasn’t the most direct route, but its heart-pounding ascents past other ceremonial sites built suspense for the final reveal.
8 Crazy Facts About the Washington Monument
From the beginning, this project was mired in political infighting, lack of funds and construction delays. Sounds familiar? Find out more intriguing facts about the Washington Monument.
Dark Tourism: 6 Spots That Draw the Morbidly Curious
These destinations are definitely for folks drawn to the dark side of life.
20 Facts About the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty has symbolized freedom across the world for more than a century. But there's a lot more to Lady Liberty's story.
The Illustrious History of the Statue of Liberty
Lady Liberty has stood in New York Harbor for more than a century, symbolizing freedom to the millions of refugees who have emigrated to the shores of the United States.
All the Presidents Busts Are Decaying in a Virginia Field
It could be your last chance to check out the colossal statues of the first 43 presidents' heads — yes, heads.
5 Funniest National Comedy Center Highlights
The $50 million facility was designated as the country's official cultural institution for comedy by the U.S. Congress. So what's inside?
It's Muggle Madness at London's Platform 9 ¾
It may not get you to Hogwarts, but it's still fun to take your picture there.
The Taj Mahal Is Turning Green: The Struggle to Preserve Priceless Monuments
India's Supreme Court ordered the government to either tear down the Taj Mahal or spend the money to restore it properly. Why is repairing famous landmarks such an uphill battle?
5 New UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Exemplify the List
The World Heritage Committee added 19 new sites: 13 cultural, three natural and three mixed sites to its list, bringing the total number to more than 1,000 in 167 countries.
How the Parthenon Came to Live in Nashville
You don't have to travel to Greece to see the Parthenon; there's a full-scale replica in Nashville, Tennessee.
How Pompeii Worked
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius and destruction of Pompeii in 79 C.E. was a horrible disaster. So why are people so enthralled with the ashy remains of the ancient city?
Why the Taj Mahal Is Inspiring Protests and Controversy in India
The rise of Hindu nationalist political parties and the iconic tomb's Islamic identity underscore religious friction in the world's largest democracy.
'Witness Trees' Testify to History, Embody Hope for Visitors
Trees that survived horrific or important events provide strong emotional connections for visitors to the historic sites.
Ridiculous History: Famous Museum Diorama Includes Human Remains
When Carnegie Museum of Natural History conservators examined the diorama "Lion Attacking a Dromedary," they found a human skull in the male figure.
What Do U.S. Citizens Have to Do to Travel to Cuba Right Now?
The tropical island next door that was off limits to Americans for more than half a century is now open for business … as long as you're not a "tourist."
What's With the Odd European Replica Towns All Across the United States?
Why have small towns like Helen, Georgia, and Solvang, California, gotten all dressed up in immigrant garb?
5 Don't-Miss Items in the Smithsonian African American History Museum
The newest Smithsonian museum has artifacts from luminaries ranging from Harriet Tubman to Michael Jackson.
Yes, We Live in a World Where 'Poop Cafes' Are a Thing
Toilet-themed restaurants in Toronto and Moscow are two recent examples of this weird craze spreading beyond Asia.
Mind-blowing Design Contest for Future National Memorials
According to Congress, there are too many memorials in the District of Columbia. Finalists in a new contest rethink our monuments for the digital age.
10 Lost Islands
Lost islands are the stuff of adventure movies and ancient tales, but some actually did exist. Others were only alive in imagination or because someone mistook them for another place. Do you know any of these islands?
What Time Is It? Time for the World's Most Accurate Clock!
And it puts your fancy Apple watch to shame.
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