Jack Kerouac Alley
These works were instrumental in ushering in a movement known as the Beat Generation, a 1950s coalition of likeminded artists, musicians, and writers who rejected American culture built on materialism and commercialism.
Inside a Collection of ‘Imaginary’ Books
Fictive art, Byers tells the class, helps “raise awareness in the observer that not everything they read is real.” It’s a particularly timely reminder, as fake AI-generated book titles spread across the web, and creep onto real citation lists across disciplines.
Hardscrabble, Delaware
But the first uses of the phrase, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, suggest showing an effort in vigorous circumstances, or a different type of struggle than the one caused by rowdy Irishmen.
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.