Harlem in the 1970s was marked with violence and loss, but it was also a time where its residents cultivated an incredibly resilient character.

In 1940, something surprising happened in Ohio: a club devoted to pranks and making fun of death opened its doors to the public.

Most people's senses operate independently from one another. But for synesthetes, the senses intersect, resulting in some pretty creative thinking.

In a world where businesses seem to shell out less while asking for more, California's Madonna Inn stands in stark defiance.

Mining and urbanization are bringing an end to the Dukha, or what many call Mongolia's "reindeer people."

Even though their livelihoods and customs are being lost to time, Burano's rich history can be seen on its very technicolor walls.

The state of Bulgaria cut its ties with the USSR and communist ideologies in the late 20th century, but its memory remains in the form of architecture.

Behind the teasing sexiness, pin-up girls tells the story of how war, markets, and sexuality shape society and norms.

Artist John Bramblitt paints gorgeous portraits and colorful landscapes — despite the fact that he was rendered blind from epilepsy in 2001.

Joe Fig makes art of artists making art. Have a headache yet?

When in doubt, ask a woman. This is common sense, but it was also U.S. policy during World War II.

Recent funding cuts may make it seem as if the US' days in space are over. These vintage NASA photos remind us of a better time for space exploration.