Farmacia del Puente Mosaics
Since 1910, patrons have stopped by this spot nestled in La Palma not only to pick up medication, but also to admire the beautiful mosaics depicting the Saints Cosmas and Damian and their deeds.
Cruising to the Worldâs Most Unusual Ports: Offbeat Destinations for the Adventurous Traveler
Cruise passengers lucky enough to visit this rugged gem will find dramatic cliffs, a fascinating community deeply connected to its British heritage, and wildlife encounters with rare seabirds and seals.
Gettysburgâs First Shot Marker
Levi Shafer, and Lt. Riddler had a 600-pound obelisk quarried, which they then brought to Gettysburg and placed on a small plot purchased from the owner of what is now known as the Wiser House.
Explore Robinson Crusoe Island in Chile
Those with a taste for adventure and a love of sweeping natural beauty will adore Robinson Crusoe Islandâs unique wildlife, volcanic peaks, and pristine water that is ideal for sailing, swimming, and exploring.
What Did the Ancient Egyptians Eat?
âBut now, more and more people are doing these more advanced analyses, and more importantly, bringing things together.â She cites isotope analysis as being a particularly significant innovation because it allows us to identify trace organic material, like the contents of a cooking pot, that may no longer be visible.
Lovers of Modena
Some archaeologists have doubts that a pair of homosexual lovers would be buried in such a way and have instead proposed that they were relatives of close age who had died together in battle.
Petroglyphs at Signal Hill
The designs, which were created by pecking into the desert varnish coating the rocks on the hills, feature depictions of people, animals including bighorn sheep, snakes, and lizards as well as many geometric symbols such as segmented circles and spirals.
Cheyenne Depot Museum
Designed by renowned Boston-based architect Henry Van Brunt, the Cheyenne depot served as a hub for the Union Pacific transcontinental railroad, and today is a National Historic Landmark.
Womenâs Wrongs: Our Favorite Reads
Celia Cooney wasnât Americaâs only âBobbed Haired Bandit,â just one of several robbers the press glorified as provocative womenâs rights icons.
Mama Mimi Sculpture (Giant Troll)
In a public park in Wilson, Wyoming, a giant wooden troll stretches her leg across the shallow waters of a pond.
Duwisib Castle
The kitchen was empty without modern equipment, the hotel rooms had been abandoned for years, with quant bathrooms, and the basement bar had nothing but a cheap half-finished 2013 bottle of wine.
Asukayama Park
The park is also home to ancient artifacts, including the Asukayama tumuli cluster, an archaeological site consisting of five 6th-century burial mounds, believed to belong to the Muzashi-no-kuni-no-miyatsuko clan that once ruled the eastern Kanto region.
Bunker of Civil Defence (Kryt CivilnĂ Ochrany)
Kryt CivilnĂ Ochrany - Institut PamÄti nĂĄroda Olomouc (as it's listed on google maps) is easily identifiable by a large Czech flag with the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomas Garrigue Masaryk, painted over it.
Goldfield, Nevada: Explore a Lively Ghost Town
The Western United States is home to countless dusty ghost towns that experienced their heyday during the gold rush of the late 19th and early 20th century.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Itâs perched on a great corner with easy access to the Quarter or a streetcar or taxi ride to the Garden District, with the opulent Peacock Room (peacockroomnola.com) beckoning guests for fabulous cocktails, bites, and special events from drag shows and brunch to tropical happy hours and costume parties.
Tasso Heritage Center
The Center houses artifacts from the island and Sierra Leone, including cultural masks and pottery and stoneware shards documenting the long history of connection between Tasso and the world.
What Lies Beneath the Gravestone of a Fictional It Girl?
The sight of the tomb might have evoked sighs or even tears in the tender-hearted readers of Susanna Rowsonâs 1791 novel Charlotte, A Tale of Truth, who would have recalled how Miss Temple, a naive 16-year-old British girl, had been seduced by the villainous rake Lord Montraville, brought to America, and then abandoned as he went off to marry another woman and fight in the Revolutionary War.
In Rio, a Reincarnated Spirit Can Chase Away the Rain
The belief that a religious or spiritual entity has the power to control the weather is widespread in Brazil, where there is âa ritualized understanding of nature,â says Renzo Taddei, an associate professor of anthropology at the Federal University of SĂŁo Paulo who has studied the Foundation.
Three ways to lace hiking boots to relieve discomfort
The toe-relief lacing technique helps relieve pressure on swollen or sore toes by loosening the front of the boot while maintaining a secure fit elsewhere.
This Island in Nova Scotia Seems More Like Scotland Than Canada
And even though the ongoing cultural exchange with other Gaelic traditions has the potential to compromise the integrity of Cape Bretonâs unique musical style, they are invaluable connections as long as local practitioners navigate their differences with intentionality.
From Castles to Canals: 4 Epic European River Cruises
Europeâs Rhine, Moselle, Seine, and Danube rivers bring many of the continentâs most timeless landmarks and best-kept secrets front and center, as they wind past rolling vineyards and impressive fortress ruins, utilizing remarkable feats of engineering as they go.
âK-S 14â Infantry Bunker
The fort is open for a visit and the local military museum is based there, disclosing the day-to-day life of Czechoslovak soldiers and the functioning of the interwar Army.
Island Hopping Through The Pacific
Whether youâre looking to spend your time hiking up the side of a volcano, or lounging on a pristine white beach, the chances are good that youâll find a destination that suits you.
Sail Away With Classic Harbor Line
Added to CHLâs expanding eco-focused Urban Naturalist series, our journey began with passage through Buttermilk Channel, the tidal strait between Brooklyn and reborn, multi-use Governors Island which dairy farmers once boated across to sell their milk in Manhattan markets.
Everything you knew about hiking in lightning is probably wrong
Interestingly, 80% of lightning strike victims are male â a likely correlation to the higher percentage of men who either work outdoors or spend their leisure time outside.
‘Die RĂ€uberköpfe’ (‘The Robbers’ Heads’)
On an exterior wall of a convent in Kiel, northern Germany, two stone medallions known as Die RÀuberköpfe ("The Robbers' Heads") display carved portraits that local lore links to two infamous highwaymen, Kruse and Rott.
Southwold Sailorsâ Reading Room
Walking inside feels like a step back in time, with wooden paneling, simple furniture, and various maritime artifacts like ship models and navigation tools, all creating a charming atmosphere.
As Cities Get Warmer, Rat Populations Are on the Rise
âIn cities that have experienced the fastest warming temperatures, they tended to have faster increases in their rat numbers as well,â said Jonathan Richardson, an urban ecologist at the University of Richmond and lead author of the paper.
Old San Juan: Explore a Gorgeous Walled City in Puerto Rico
Counter culture luminaries such as beat poet Allen Ginsberg, writer and journalist Hunter S. Thompson, and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards often frequented El Batey when the bar first opened.
Missouriâs Great Snake Escape and 4 Other Stories
For several months, residents used garden tools to ward off the slithering intruders, while local authorities took to more drastic measures, which included everything from homemade snares to bullets.
Austin, Texas
Located near the shores of Lady Bird Lake where crisscrossing pedestrian paths are tread every weekend by shirtless joggers and stroller pushing mommy bloggers, the Carpenter is a part of Bunkhouse Hotels, a mini-Austin empire started by lesbian hotelier and local âqueen of coolâ Liz Lambert (who is no longer affiliated with the company).
The Quest to Save the Worldâs Rarest Pasta
At that point, it was ready to crack into pieces, simmer in mutton broth for just one minute, then ladle into bowls filled with Pecorino Primo Sale, a young, mild sheepâs milk cheese.
Glanum
During Vincent van Goghâs stay at Saint Paul de Mausole, he was sometimes able to leave the grounds of the asylum.
Cruising The Fjords Aboard the Queen Anne
During our trip one of the featured shows (direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy) was Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), a unique retelling of Jane Austenâs love story, brought to Cunard by acclaimed theatre producer David Pugh.
Clocks of St. Georgeâs Basilica
However, these circular spaces were left blank for centuries until the basilica underwent restoration work between 2019 and 2022, at which point in time the parish decided to install clocks in the front façade.
How Danish Cookies Became Hong Kongâs Favorite Lunar New Year Snack
Lyrics such as âitâs poor manners to bring a bunch of bananas [a metaphor for empty hands] to visit families and friendsâ and âDanish blue tin cookies always impressâ essentially laid out the dos and donâts for Hongkongers if they were to score social points at important celebratory rituals.