Paris, France, has long been heralded as one of the world’s most enchanting cities and a wellspring of creativity, innovation, and romance. But there’s always room for improvement, and the 2024 Olympics are the perfect opportunity. For the first time in 100 years, the City of Light will host the Games, and it’s getting a […]
“If you ever plan to motor west,” Nat King Cole crooned in 1946, “travel my way, take the highway that’s the best.” He was singing, of course, about historic Route 66, which spanned more than 2,400 miles from downtown Chicago, Illinois, to seaside Santa Monica, California — winding over the Missouri Ozarks, across Oklahoma, and […]
It’s been said that happiness is a state of mind, not a destination — and we couldn’t agree more. Even so, some places are known for being happier than others, and they can teach us important lessons about ways to find more joy no matter where we’re located on a map. On Feb. 27, personal […]
Dubbed “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall in Washington, D.C., has long been home to several of the United States’ most iconic monuments, commemorating individuals and events that helped shape the nation. Now, a new exhibition is showcasing some elements of the country’s history that haven’t previously been honored in the public space. Running from […]
Go into any elementary school library in the United States, and you’ll likely spot the bright green and red cover of the The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Much like the titular caterpillar’s never-ending appetite, children’s love for Eric Carle’s 1969 picture book appears to be endless. Though Carle wrote and illustrated more than 70 children’s books […]
The Roman emperor Nero, who reigned from A.D. 54 to A.D. 68, is undoubtedly one of the most infamous rulers of his time, known for his cruelty, extravagance, and love of the arts. Historians now have a better understanding of the era he lived in after archeologists unearthed the ruins of Nero’s Theater, a landmark […]
While some people hitting middle age buy a new car or do a career pivot, Erlend Bore decided he would take up metal detecting. The 51-year-old Norwegian bought his first metal detector just before the summer, “partly to go treasure hunting, but mostly to have a hobby that got him off the sofa,” according to […]
Archaeological secrets from thousands of years ago in northeast Africa have been unearthed thanks to modern-day scientific innovations. A process known as chemical imaging recently revealed “hidden mysteries” about ancient Egyptian paintings located in tomb chapels close to the Nile River — and portable devices made it possible to analyze the 3,000-year-old art on-site in […]
Charles Edward Stuart, better known as the Bonnie Prince or Bonnie Prince Charlie, is one of Scotland’s most famed historical figures. He was the face of the Jacobite rising of 1745, when thousands of Highlanders banded together against the British army in an attempt to restore a Stuart king, namely Charles’ exiled father James, to […]
Grab a dirndl, bust out the lederhosen, and make room for Bavarian food — Oktoberfest is bringing people together all around the world to eat, drink, dance, and, most of all, celebrate as a community. While attending the festival in Munich is a bucket list item for many (insert hand-raising emoji here), you don’t have […]
Autumn leaves are peaking, temperatures are dipping, and the feeling of new beginnings is in the air. As much of the Northern Hemisphere enjoys signs of the changing seasons, it’s also a wonderful time for communities to gather and take advantage of the range of fall festivals taking place around the globe — from stargazing […]
Many artists dream of one day having their work displayed in prestigious galleries around the world for the masses to admire. For Oliver Jeffers, though, there’s a unique reverence to inviting only a small group of people to bear witness to his artistic process and portraits. In November 2014, the Northern Irish visual artist began […]