Then and Now: Cruise Ship Travel Through the Years
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From the ill-fated Titanic to modern cruising conundrums, here are some of the most fascinating aspects of cruise ship travel history.
10 Oldest Trees in the World
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The oldest tree in the world is over 5000 years old.
No, New Zealand's Haka Dance Is Not Just a War Dance
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One of New Zealand’s most emblematic Maori traditions, the haka is much more than a war dance.
World’s Tallest Buddha Statues Are Incredible
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These gigantic Buddha statues rise hundreds of feet to the sky and are a sight to behold.
Salesforce Tower Climber Joins Ranks of Tallest Building Free Solo Climbs in Urban Daredevil History
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This wasn't the first time an urban daredevil has free climbed a building in a death-defying stunt.
Fun Facts About the Leaning Tower of Pisa You Probably Didn't Know
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Pisa, Italy, April 1953, properly called the Campanile, is 181 feet high, and its inclination, southeast, is 15 feet, having increased by one foot in the last century. Galileo made use of the tower in his studies of the law of gravitation. The Tower was built between 1174 and 1350. (AP Photo)
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa won’t be falling anytime soon.
Where to See the Most Impressive Mayan Ruins
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Mexico doesn’t have a monopoly on impressive Mayan ruins.
Visiting Bran Castle, the Real Dracula Castle
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In Romania’s Bran Castle, you can learn about Vlad the Impaler, the bloodthirsty man who inspired Dracula.
Rare Titanic Pictures You Have to See to Believe
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Experience what the ship was like before its tragic end.
Amazing Female Trailblazers Who Redefined Travel
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These women went where no woman had gone before.
30 Most Fascinating Places That Seem Stuck in Time
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Visiting these 30 places that are stuck in time feels like actual time travel.
These Then and Now Pictures of Cities Shocked Us
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The world has changed a lot since photography was invented.
What Is a Speakeasy? 15 Former Bootlegging Haunts to Visit
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Check out these speakeasy bar locations you can still visit today.
25 Most Significant Moments in History That Redefined Travel
These 25 travel moments forever changed how we see the world.
35 Fascinating Facts About the Mayans
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If you're curious about this colorful, mystical culture that held one of the largest empires in the ancient world, check out these facts about the Mayans.
30 Oldest Hotels in the World by Country
Through the centuries, these hotels have provided a place for weary travelers to rest.
Which Countries Are Part of the British Commonwealth?
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The Commonwealth is bigger than you think.
Wild West Facts You Won't Believe
This era was unlike any other time in American history.
25 Strangest Old Wives' Tales Around the World
Some of these superstitions might surprise you!
Who Knew? 35 Incredible Facts About Ancient Egypt
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We rounded up the most bizarre and interesting facts about Ancient Egypt that will answer all the questions you ever had about this civilization.
Step Back in Time When Visiting These Ancient Pyramids
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Take a step back in time and get to know some of the most famous ancient pyramids around the world, listed from “newest” to oldest.
Every U.S. State Has a Castle — and These Are the Best
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Americans didn’t want kings, but they did want their castles.
30 Famous Signs That Have Quite a History
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The origin story of some of the world’s most beloved signs is fascinating.
Fascinating History of 15 Prohibition-Era Cities
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Take a look at how the Prohibition era shaped some of America's largest cities then and now.
The World's Oldest Restaurants Have Stories to Tell
Here are the oldest restaurants in almost every country for anyone who loves history (and food!) to enjoy.
What You'll Never See on the White House Tour
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Let us take you on a tour of the White House's inner workings that reveal its many secrets.