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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
