Vacations might seem to be an essential part of life today, but they haven't actually been common for all that long. Once reserved only for society’s elite, vacations today create…
Rail trails are universally loved paths for recreation and commuting. However, they might present a conflict with the goal of improving passenger rail transit in the U.S. Is this…
For millennia, caravans of traders traversed deserts, mountains, and steppes carrying valuable goods along winding routes between the Mediterranean and East Asia. This was the…
Perhaps sooner than many believe, human beings will begin colonizing the Moon, Mars, asteroids, and worlds beyond. We will take with us our human traits and needs – some geared…
Steeped in its storied history, the small island country of Malta is the ultimate travel destination for cinephiles and TV show fans, especially if you’re into action-adventure,…
The five most visited landmarks in Rome may not surprise you, but these little-known facts about some very well-known places certainly will. Take another look the Colosseum, the…
The geysers of Yellowstone National Park are magnificent to behold, as millions of tourists can attest. Intriguingly, such powerful natural phenomena may have contribute to the…
Known as the longest building in the world, the Great Wall of China is an impressive architectural feat. Encased within its walls lies a history of forced laborers and of the…
For many, Ellis Island was the beginning of their American Dream. But the journey was more complicated for those who suffered from illness or infirmity.
Treasure hunting may be seen as antiquated, but modern hunters put time, money, and passion into striking it big. Brent Brisben and Dennis Parada are two such hunters, and they…
The original Globe theater was where Shakespeare debuted his greatest plays. When a rebuilt Globe opened in London in 1997, it gave modern audiences a thrilling sense of the…
Wolves were hunted to near extinction across the U.S., leading to ecological disaster. The 1995 release of wolves in Yellowstone Park led to an unexpected revival of animal and…
Uncovering Hawai‘i’s history reveals an unexpected tale of 19th century American empire-building and a tradition of native resistance that runs counter to Hawai‘i’s status as…
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