Would you like a tour of one of the world's most exclusive venues? It may not be the hottest club in Manhattan or the chicest Instagram backdrop in Paris, but only a select few get to see the inside of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen.
Celtic music is revered by many for its relaxing and ethereal qualities.
When you think of a monumental bell, what comes to mind?
Roman London was a thriving metropolis and outpost of empire. Known as Londinium, it was founded around 43 CE when Roman troops invaded England. They built the earliest “London bridge,” as well as temples, bathhouses, palaces, and more. The remains of this ancient cosmopolitan network still lie below the modern city, and are often discovered during building projects and archeological digs.
While some pups are lapdogs, others love to perform their job.
A marvelous astronomical event is taking place this weekend.
One can find fascinating, surprising things in medieval manuscripts. These rich records of history and culture include anything from a list of herbs or religious prayers to innovative dog names and pictures of cute kittens. Time-consuming to create, expensive to buy, and precious to pass on, these books hold a certain fascination today. A new find suggests they may even provide insight into the history of comedy.
Graduation is a big day for anybody, but it's especially exciting for a 5-year-old Rottweiler named Loki.
Many hikers have a story about accidentally going off a trail.
Geoglyphs—drawings etched into a landscape by either piling materials like stones or removing dirt to expose stones—are fascinating, often mysterious messages left behind by ancient cultures. A famous example is the Nazca Lines in Peru. These etchings of animals, humans, and abstract pictures date back to between 500 BCE and 500 CE.
Heatherwick Studio is adding its creative touch to Shanghai's West Bund waterfront by designing a large exhibition space that is...
We've heard stories of cats finding a home by simply wandering into a home and adopting the humans living in...
