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Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2022

Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2022

The Life And Death Of Mamah Borthwick, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Controversial Lover

Frank Lloyd Wright built a house called Taliesin as a refuge for his mistress Mamah Borthwick. But in 1914, one of his servants butchered her with an ax and burned the Wisconsin home down.

By Jessica O'Connor • Aug 18, 2022

The Life And Death Of Mamah Borthwick, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Controversial Lover

Frank Lloyd Wright built a house called Taliesin as a refuge for his mistress Mamah Borthwick. But in 1914, one of his servants butchered her with an ax and burned the Wisconsin home down.

By Jessica O'Connor • August 18, 2022

The Haunted History Of Pittock Mansion, The Oregon Estate Of Newspaper Tycoon Henry Pittock

Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion was nearly razed to create a subdivision in the 1960s before Portland residents came together to save it.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Aug 3, 2022

The Haunted History Of Pittock Mansion, The Oregon Estate Of Newspaper Tycoon Henry Pittock

Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion was nearly razed to create a subdivision in the 1960s before Portland residents came together to save it.

By Aimee Lamoureux • August 3, 2022

Vietnam Just Opened The World’s Longest Glass-Bottomed Bridge In A Stunning Mountain Park

Located in the Moc Chau Island park in the northwestern province of Son La, the Back Long pedestrian bridge spans over 2,000 feet above a 490-foot-deep gorge.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2022

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Vietnam Just Opened The World’s Longest Glass-Bottomed Bridge In A Stunning Mountain Park

Located in the Moc Chau Island park in the northwestern province of Son La, the Back Long pedestrian bridge spans over 2,000 feet above a 490-foot-deep gorge.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2022

35 Photos Of Brutalism, The Architectural Style That Artists Love To Hate

Born out of England's need to quickly rebuild after World War II, Brutalist architecture is characterized by its divisive use of raw concrete and clunky design.

By Leah Silverman • Apr 30, 2022

35 Photos Of Brutalism, The Architectural Style That Artists Love To Hate

Born out of England's need to quickly rebuild after World War II, Brutalist architecture is characterized by its divisive use of raw concrete and clunky design.

By Leah Silverman • April 30, 2022

The Eerie History Of Houska Castle, The Gothic Fortress Built To Seal A ‘Gateway To Hell’

Constructed near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle has housed mad scientists, Nazis, and perhaps even "demons."

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 7, 2022

The Eerie History Of Houska Castle, The Gothic Fortress Built To Seal A ‘Gateway To Hell’

Constructed near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle has housed mad scientists, Nazis, and perhaps even "demons."

By Marco Margaritoff • April 7, 2022

Who Was Sarah Winchester? The Story Of The Troubled Woman Behind The Winchester Mystery House

After her husband died, firearms heiress Sarah Winchester built a "mystery house" — allegedly to escape the ghosts of people killed by Winchester rifles.

By Katie Serena • Mar 27, 2022

Who Was Sarah Winchester? The Story Of The Troubled Woman Behind The Winchester Mystery House

After her husband died, firearms heiress Sarah Winchester built a "mystery house" — allegedly to escape the ghosts of people killed by Winchester rifles.

By Katie Serena • March 27, 2022

The Terrifying True Story Of The Winchester Mystery House And The Tormented Heiress Who Built It

Over the course of 40 years, Sarah Winchester had the so-called Winchester Mansion built in San Jose to her bizarre specifications — in order to appease the ghosts she thought were haunting her.

By Katie Serena • Mar 11, 2022

The Terrifying True Story Of The Winchester Mystery House And The Tormented Heiress Who Built It

Over the course of 40 years, Sarah Winchester had the so-called Winchester Mansion built in San Jose to her bizarre specifications — in order to appease the ghosts she thought were haunting her.

By Katie Serena • March 11, 2022

Why Was The Eiffel Tower Built? Inside Its Controversial Construction

When the Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889, it was designed to be the main attraction of the World's Fair — but most Parisians hated it.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 9, 2022

Why Was The Eiffel Tower Built? Inside Its Controversial Construction

When the Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889, it was designed to be the main attraction of the World's Fair — but most Parisians hated it.

By Natasha Ishak • March 9, 2022

Astonishing Retrofuturism Art That Reveals How People Of The Past Imagined The Future

From flying saucer rides to domestic living on the lunar surface, these gorgeous retrofuturism illustrations show how previous generations thought the future might look.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 23, 2022

Astonishing Retrofuturism Art That Reveals How People Of The Past Imagined The Future

From flying saucer rides to domestic living on the lunar surface, these gorgeous retrofuturism illustrations show how previous generations thought the future might look.

By Erin Kelly • February 23, 2022