History

February 23, 2020

Moulin Rouge: Explore the Dazzling History of Paris’ Most Celebrated Cabaret

Coated in candy-colored paint and topped with a windmill, the Moulin Rouge is one of Paris' most recognizable icons. The celebrated cabaret has stood as a symbol of fun and fancy since La Belle Époque, when it first popped up in the heart of the City of Love. Given its iconic reputation, you probably know a thing or two about the Moulin Rouge.

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February 9, 2020

How “La Belle Époque” Transformed Paris Into the City We Know and Love Today

When you think of Paris, its illustrious landmarks likely come to mind. While some of these monuments date all the way back to the Middle Ages, many of them were constructed during La Belle Époque. Emerging in the late 19th century, this “golden age” saw the construction of icons ranging from the emblematic Eiffel Tower to the city's sinuous metro entrances.

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January 27, 2020

Abandoned 100-Year-Old Shipwreck in Australia Is Reclaimed by Nature

Off the shores of Australia, a 19th-century steamship sits in the sea, overrun by mangrove trees. What now looks like a carefully crafted art installation is actually the remains of the SS City of Adelaide, which sailed the seas for over 50 years before running aground. Located in Cockle Bay, Magnetic Island, the ship's history underwater is just as, if not more, fascinating as its time at sea.

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