5 Mythical Places and Where They’re Believed to Be
Human history is rife with myths and legends. These five fantastical places have a certain mystique. Here’s where they might’ve been located or inspired by...
Continue ReadingHuman history is rife with myths and legends. These five fantastical places have a certain mystique. Here’s where they might’ve been located or inspired by...
Continue ReadingSpanish missions stand as historic markers and places of reflection throughout the U.S. Here are six of the most stunning ones still standing today...
Continue ReadingFarmers’ markets date back several centuries in the U.S. and are deeply rooted in our country’s history. Here are some of the oldest ones in America...
Continue ReadingThough the “Golden Age” ended, you can still find places reminiscent of Old Hollywood in Greater Los Angeles. Here are seven sites that capture the magic...
Continue ReadingOther civilizations have also left pyramids behind as their legacy. Here are eight other places to see these awe-inspiring feats of architecture...
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at six of the most popular fast-food franchises and how they grew into the mega-successful corporations they are today...
Continue ReadingAfternoon tea is as popular now as it was when it was introduced in the Victorian era. Here’s a brief history of this uniquely British tradition...
Continue ReadingFrom going on a road trip to camping in one of the country’s newer national parks, these were the most popular vacations for Americans in the 1920s...
Continue ReadingDid you know that the Space Needle once had a torch on top? Here are some facts you might not know about the Earth’s most famous landmarks...
Continue ReadingAround the world, tiny villages and grand metropolises have been submerged. Here are the stories behind six underwater cities you can dive or boat to...
Continue ReadingIn addition to popularizing perms and punk rock, the 1980s revolutionized the travel industry. Here are eight vacation destinations that were trending...
Continue ReadingCurrent driving preferences across the world are easy to understand. Here’s why some countries drive on the left side of the road...
Continue ReadingFrom a seaside resort on the Jersey shore to a ski resort in Colorado, here are some destinations that bear the presidential seal of approval...
Continue ReadingItaly's “Via Ferratas” were a series of ladders, cables, and other makeshift tools used by soldiers in the Dolomites during the Guerra Bianca, or White War...
Continue ReadingAlthough their modes of transportation may vary, the following explorers stopped at nothing to break records. Here’s how they did it...
Continue ReadingHere are some explanations and inspirations behind some of our country’s more unusual state nicknames...
Continue ReadingThe second-largest continent is filled with landmarks that are steeped in centuries-long history. Here are 16 ancient sites in Africa to explore...
Continue ReadingHistory buffs will love these lesser-known attractions. For your next trip to New England, here are eight places you should consider exploring...
Continue ReadingExploring a walled city will transport you back to medieval times. Here are 16 European cities with walls still standing today...
Continue ReadingEgypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza has long held the world’s attention as the most well-known pyramid, but it’s not the world’s largest by volume or even mass. An overlooked pyramid in Cholula, Mexico actually holds the world record...
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