Masters of the Knight: The Art of Chess Carving in India
In the bustling streets of Amritsar, India, the markets are lined with shops full of colorful tapestries and sweet treats like warm local chai served in clay mugs.
Volkswagen Sausage and the Enduring Appeal of Culinary Car-Industry Crossovers
Over the years, car manufacturers also got into the game of publishing guides and, in the case of the Ford Motor Company, the occasional cookbook of recipes from restaurants along their recommended routes.
The Twisted History Behind Medieval Torture Museums
As Albrecht Classen, a professor in the University of Arizona’s German Studies department, explains, many of the supposedly ancient, ironwork torture implements now found in near-identical copies across European capitals were originally created centuries later to feed Victorian England’s appetite for tales of medieval gore and brutality.
La Maison du Chat (The Cat House)
It's best-known for its well-preserved historic architecture and its role during World War II, when it acted as a strategic submarine base for the German U-boats.
Tennessee’s Mayberry: Explore Historic Granville
Visitors can order a root beer float from the ice cream counter and book a reservation to listen to some live Tennessee bluegrass at the Sutton Ole Time Music Hour on Saturday night.
Ruins of the Bayside Cannery
Today, the ruins of the Bayside Cannery are part of the Alviso Marina County Park, which for thousands of hikers, birdwatchers, naturalists, and other outdoor enthusiasts is largely regarded as the gateway to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Preserve.
What You Should And Shouldn’t Get With Travel Insurance
This means that people who experience accidents or sudden illness while abroad can receive help to cover the expenses and disruptions to their vacation.
Silver City, New Mexico: Art, Desert Landscapes, and Southwestern Flavor
Visitors can download a map and take a walking tour that showcases vibrant murals galore and several art galleries replete with pottery, paintings, and sculptures that are influenced by Silver City’s breathtaking desert landscape.
Antarctic Expeditions and 4 Other Stories of Coming Home
As weary winter travelers make their way back from holiday destinations, or put the decorations away and prepare their spaces for the year ahead, we reflect on stories of homecoming.
Mary Anning’s Grave
In addition to her grave, a stained-glass window was installed inside St. Michael’s Church in her honor in 1850, paid for by a group of scientists including the prominent English geologist Henry De la Beche, who recognized the significance of her contributions.
Gastro Obscura’s Favorite New Places to Eat and Drink in 2024
The evening is enriched with live storytelling, music, and, of course, an array of delicious dishes such as a peanut soup with Atlantic shrimp fufu dumpling, caviar and herb oil, egusi pesto with plantain agnolotti, and suya-crusted lamb with zoboberry demi-glace.
Northampton Bank Robbery Mural
Mirage Studios, the production company of TMNT, was formerly headquartered in Northampton, and the city maintains a fondness for the vigilante turtles.