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Explore Singer Castle, New York’s Turn-Of-The-Century Palace Filled With Secret Passageways And A Dungeon

Built in 1905 by eccentric sewing machine magnate Frederick Bourne, Singer Castle looms over Dark Island like a modern medieval fortress.

By Erin Kelly • May 8, 2021

Explore Singer Castle, New York’s Turn-Of-The-Century Palace Filled With Secret Passageways And A Dungeon

Built in 1905 by eccentric sewing machine magnate Frederick Bourne, Singer Castle looms over Dark Island like a modern medieval fortress.

By Erin Kelly • May 8, 2021

The Inside Story Of Walt Disney’s Secret Tunnels Beneath The Magic Kingdom

For decades, Walt Disney's vast network of "utilidor" tunnels have allowed costumed employees to move throughout the Magic Kingdom without being detected by guests.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 16, 2021

The Inside Story Of Walt Disney’s Secret Tunnels Beneath The Magic Kingdom

For decades, Walt Disney's vast network of "utilidor" tunnels have allowed costumed employees to move throughout the Magic Kingdom without being detected by guests.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 16, 2021

The Eco-Friendly Hobbit House Of Wales

With an exquisite design and charming interior, the Hobbit House of Wales is also regarded as one of the most eco-friendly structures in the world.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 10, 2021

The Eco-Friendly Hobbit House Of Wales

With an exquisite design and charming interior, the Hobbit House of Wales is also regarded as one of the most eco-friendly structures in the world.

By All That's Interesting • April 10, 2021

San Francisco Just Uprooted A Victorian House And Moved It To A New Site In One Piece

It took six hours and $400,000 to move the historic building six blocks.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 22, 2021

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San Francisco Just Uprooted A Victorian House And Moved It To A New Site In One Piece

It took six hours and $400,000 to move the historic building six blocks.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 22, 2021

Meet Raymond Loewy, The Man Whose Iconic Designs Defined Mid-Century America

"There is a frantic race to merchandise tinsel and trash under the guise of 'modernism,'" Loewy once said. "I can claim to have made the daily life of the 20th Century more beautiful."

By Erin Kelly • Jan 7, 2021

Meet Raymond Loewy, The Man Whose Iconic Designs Defined Mid-Century America

"There is a frantic race to merchandise tinsel and trash under the guise of 'modernism,'" Loewy once said. "I can claim to have made the daily life of the 20th Century more beautiful."

By Erin Kelly • January 7, 2021

25 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Oheka Castle, The Real ‘Gatsby’ Mansion On Long Island

Believed to have inspired "The Great Gatsby," Oheka Castle was one of the most opulent party mansions on Long Island in the 1920s. Today, it's a historic hotel — and a popular filming location.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 4, 2021

25 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Oheka Castle, The Real ‘Gatsby’ Mansion On Long Island

Believed to have inspired "The Great Gatsby," Oheka Castle was one of the most opulent party mansions on Long Island in the 1920s. Today, it's a historic hotel — and a popular filming location.

By Natasha Ishak • January 4, 2021

This 90-Foot ‘Eco Bridge’ Will Help Animals Cross A Busy Indian Highway

"Drivers can see [big animals] from some distance and slow down or stop, but they rarely do so for snakes, lizards, monitors, or squirrels."

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 4, 2020

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This 90-Foot ‘Eco Bridge’ Will Help Animals Cross A Busy Indian Highway

"Drivers can see [big animals] from some distance and slow down or stop, but they rarely do so for snakes, lizards, monitors, or squirrels."

By Natasha Ishak • December 4, 2020

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Mysterious Blue City

Chefchaouen, known as the "Blue Pearl of Morocco," dates back to the 15th century when it was founded by refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 19, 2020

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Mysterious Blue City

Chefchaouen, known as the "Blue Pearl of Morocco," dates back to the 15th century when it was founded by refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition.

By Natasha Ishak • November 19, 2020

Inside Timgad, The Roman Ruins That Were Buried In Algeria’s Desert For 1,000 Years

The city of Timgad was built by Emperor Trajan in 100 A.D. Though it was sacked by Berber tribes shortly after Rome fell, its ruins still stand in Northern Africa today.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 10, 2020

Inside Timgad, The Roman Ruins That Were Buried In Algeria’s Desert For 1,000 Years

The city of Timgad was built by Emperor Trajan in 100 A.D. Though it was sacked by Berber tribes shortly after Rome fell, its ruins still stand in Northern Africa today.

By Natasha Ishak • November 10, 2020

How The Dyckman Farmhouse Has Stood For 235 Years While New York City Grew Up Around It

William Dyckman built the Dyckman house in 1785 after his family's prior home was destroyed in the Revolutionary War — and it still stands as Manhattan's last farmhouse today.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 8, 2020

How The Dyckman Farmhouse Has Stood For 235 Years While New York City Grew Up Around It

William Dyckman built the Dyckman house in 1785 after his family's prior home was destroyed in the Revolutionary War — and it still stands as Manhattan's last farmhouse today.

By Natasha Ishak • November 8, 2020