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    Gadaladeniya Temple: History, Architecture & Kingdom of Gampola

    Gadaladeniya Temple: History, Architecture & Kingdom of Gampola

    Gadaladeniya Viharaya, built in 1344, showcases a blend of Sinhalese & Dravidian architecture. Commissioned by King Buvanekabahu IV, it reflects South Indian design influences within the Gampola Kingdom.


    Porto: Wine, Food, and LGBTQ+ Culture in Portugal

    Porto: Wine, Food, and LGBTQ+ Culture in Portugal

    Explore Porto's rich culture: from riverfront hotels and modern dining to port wine cellars and LGBTQ+ friendly venues. Discover culinary delights, art, and the Douro Valley in this charming Portuguese city.


    Black American West Museum: Paul Stewart & Black Cowboys

    Black American West Museum: Paul Stewart & Black Cowboys

    Paul Stewart founded the Black American West Museum in Denver to preserve the history of Black cowboys and other Black pioneers. The museum is housed in Dr. Justina Ford's home, Denver's first Black female doctor.


    Aslanhane Mosque: Ankara’s Seljuk & UNESCO Heritage

    Aslanhane Mosque: Ankara’s Seljuk & UNESCO Heritage

    The Aslanhane Mosque in Ankara, a pre-Ottoman Seljuk structure, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Noted for its Ahi brotherhood origins, wooden hypostyle architecture and tile work.


    Crown Prince Constantine’s Estate: History & Gardens

    Crown Prince Constantine’s Estate: History & Gardens

    Explore Crown Prince Constantine's estate in Greece: From royal residence to presidential mansion, designed by Ernst Ziller. Gardens open to the public, showcasing history and botanical splendor.


    Matilda Joslyn Gage: Suffragist, Abolitionist, and Her Legacy

    Matilda Joslyn Gage: Suffragist, Abolitionist, and Her Legacy

    Matilda Joslyn Gage, a radical suffragist and abolitionist, championed women's rights and Indigenous liberties. Her legacy, nearly erased, is now celebrated at the Gage Facility, honoring her freethinking spirit and influence.


    Codex Gigas: Devil’s Bible, Monk & Legend

    Codex Gigas: Devil’s Bible, Monk & Legend

    Explore the Codex Gigas (Devil's Bible): its creation by a monk or monks in Bohemia, its mysterious journey, unique features like the Devil's image, and the legend surrounding it. Called 8th wonder of the world.


    Biosphere 2: A Closed-World Experiment

    Biosphere 2: A Closed-World Experiment

    Biosphere 2 was a nearly closed ecological system to understand the Earth's biosphere and explore possibilities for space colonization. Challenges included oxygen levels, food production, and psychological effects.


    Panther Intaglio: Wisconsin’s Indigenous Mound

    Panther Intaglio: Wisconsin’s Indigenous Mound

    The Panther Intaglio, an ancient Indigenous American earthwork in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, was preserved in 1910 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Its exact meaning remains unknown.


    Murder Hornet Eradication: The Hunt for Giant Hornets

    Murder Hornet Eradication: The Hunt for Giant Hornets

    Entomologist Chris Looney leads a daring mission to eradicate the invasive and aggressive murder hornet. Aided by public sightings, they track, tag, and destroy nests, ultimately declaring eradication in Washington after 5 years.


    Ivan the Terra Bus: An Antarctic Icon’s Legacy

    Ivan the Terra Bus: An Antarctic Icon’s Legacy

    Discover Ivan the Terra Bus, a legendary vehicle in Antarctica. A symbol of Antarctic culture and transport, Ivan's retirement marks the end of an era. Explore his history and impact.


    Block Lane Roundels: History in East London

    Block Lane Roundels: History in East London

    Discover Block Lane's historical roundels in Tower Hamlets, celebrating the area's diverse heritage, including matchgirls' strike, fruit market, Huguenots, and the Bangladeshi community. Many roundels still exist since 2025.