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The Rainbow Painted Island Of Burano, Italy

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

By Erin Kelly • Apr 30, 2015

The Rainbow Painted Island Of Burano, Italy

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

By Erin Kelly • April 30, 2015

John Bramblitt Paints With All The Colors Of The Mind

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

By Erin Kelly • Apr 14, 2015

John Bramblitt Paints With All The Colors Of The Mind

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

By Erin Kelly • April 14, 2015

These Potash Evaporation Ponds Look Completely Bizarre

What's that bright blue speck of water in the middle of Utah's desert? The potash evaporation ponds may look bizarre, but they have a very specific purpose.

By Kiri Picone • Mar 31, 2015

These Potash Evaporation Ponds Look Completely Bizarre

What's that bright blue speck of water in the middle of Utah's desert? The potash evaporation ponds may look bizarre, but they have a very specific purpose.

By Kiri Picone • March 31, 2015

The Opposite Of Still Life: The Art Of Alexa Meade

Artist Alexa Meade's background isn't actually in art of photography, but you'd never guess it if looking at her work.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 24, 2015

The Opposite Of Still Life: The Art Of Alexa Meade

Artist Alexa Meade's background isn't actually in art of photography, but you'd never guess it if looking at her work.

By Erin Kelly • March 24, 2015

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, Finally Restored

The Hollyhock House was Frank Lloyd Wright's first Los Angeles design. It was also a failure. But thanks to a grant, it's finally been restored.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 9, 2015

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, Finally Restored

The Hollyhock House was Frank Lloyd Wright's first Los Angeles design. It was also a failure. But thanks to a grant, it's finally been restored.

By Erin Kelly • March 9, 2015

These Vintage Circus Posters Remind Us Of A Time When Entertainment Didn’t Require WiFi

Way before diversion could be found at your fingertips, there was the classic circus. The pro to-TLC, it relied on shock and exploitation to draw its crowd.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 1, 2015

These Vintage Circus Posters Remind Us Of A Time When Entertainment Didn’t Require WiFi

Way before diversion could be found at your fingertips, there was the classic circus. The pro to-TLC, it relied on shock and exploitation to draw its crowd.

By Erin Kelly • March 1, 2015

Daniel Sanchez’s Gemstone Landscapes Are The Most Stunning Things You’ll See All Day

To collectors, the most coveted gems are often the flawless ones. But to Los Angeles-based gemologist Daniel Sanchez, the beauty is all in the flaws. More specifically, the gem’s inclusions, or the bits of other minerals that get sucked inside the gem as it grows. Lucky for Sanchez, he can...

By Erin Kelly • Feb 13, 2015

Daniel Sanchez’s Gemstone Landscapes Are The Most Stunning Things You’ll See All Day

To collectors, the most coveted gems are often the flawless ones. But to Los Angeles-based gemologist Daniel Sanchez, the beauty is all in the flaws. More specifically, the gem’s inclusions, or the bits of other minerals that get sucked inside the gem as it grows. Lucky for Sanchez, he can...

By Erin Kelly • February 13, 2015

51 Unbelievable Photos Of The 2,000-Year-Old Philippine Rice Terraces

Most people skip over the Philippines when they think about stunning Asian landscapes. The Philippine Rice Terraces remind us why that thinking is wrong.

By John Schellhase • Feb 6, 2015

51 Unbelievable Photos Of The 2,000-Year-Old Philippine Rice Terraces

Most people skip over the Philippines when they think about stunning Asian landscapes. The Philippine Rice Terraces remind us why that thinking is wrong.

By John Schellhase • February 6, 2015

27 Incredible Underwater Pictures of Schooling Fish

As these incredible images show, schooling fish are one of the world's most incredible natural phenomena.

By Kiri Picone • Feb 5, 2015

27 Incredible Underwater Pictures of Schooling Fish

As these incredible images show, schooling fish are one of the world's most incredible natural phenomena.

By Kiri Picone • February 5, 2015

Globalization Can’t Be All That Bad If It Gives Us Hot Air Balloon Festivals Like This

These photos from the International Hot Air Balloon festival in Switzerland highlight the snowy landscape.

By Kiri Picone • Jan 31, 2015

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Globalization Can’t Be All That Bad If It Gives Us Hot Air Balloon Festivals Like This

These photos from the International Hot Air Balloon festival in Switzerland highlight the snowy landscape.

By Kiri Picone • January 31, 2015

The Sci-Fi Buddhist Temple That Is Wat Rong Khun

Wat Rong Khun, known as the White Temple, was created with the intent of making 'paradise on Earth'. But for most, this doesn't include murals of Keanu Reeves.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 17, 2015

The Sci-Fi Buddhist Temple That Is Wat Rong Khun

Wat Rong Khun, known as the White Temple, was created with the intent of making 'paradise on Earth'. But for most, this doesn't include murals of Keanu Reeves.

By Erin Kelly • January 17, 2015

18 European Natural Wonders To Reignite Your Wanderlust

As these breathtaking European natural wonders show, there's more to the Old Continent than just slanted buildings and outdoor cafes.

By John Schellhase • Jan 16, 2015

18 European Natural Wonders To Reignite Your Wanderlust

As these breathtaking European natural wonders show, there's more to the Old Continent than just slanted buildings and outdoor cafes.

By John Schellhase • January 16, 2015