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10 Enchanting New York Castles Built By 20th-Century American Royalty

From the fortress of an eccentric sewing machine magnate to the lavish palace of love built by a wealthy hotelier, these castles in New York are an homage to the golden age of American industrialism.

By Susan Sims • Jun 14, 2021

10 Enchanting New York Castles Built By 20th-Century American Royalty

From the fortress of an eccentric sewing machine magnate to the lavish palace of love built by a wealthy hotelier, these castles in New York are an homage to the golden age of American industrialism.

By Susan Sims • June 14, 2021

How Big Was The Titanic — And How Did Its Grand Design Contribute To Its Sinking?

Clocking in at 882 feet long, the Titanic's size was unparalleled — but it might have also hastened its demise.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 13, 2021

How Big Was The Titanic — And How Did Its Grand Design Contribute To Its Sinking?

Clocking in at 882 feet long, the Titanic's size was unparalleled — but it might have also hastened its demise.

By Natasha Ishak • April 13, 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

The Story Of Vasa, The Epic 17th-Century Swedish Warship That Sank 20 Minutes After Launch

The "Vasa" was supposed to be a feat of engineering. But then, it buckled under its own weight and sank to the bottom of Stockholm Harbor on August 10, 1628.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 12, 2021

The Story Of Vasa, The Epic 17th-Century Swedish Warship That Sank 20 Minutes After Launch

The "Vasa" was supposed to be a feat of engineering. But then, it buckled under its own weight and sank to the bottom of Stockholm Harbor on August 10, 1628.

By Natasha Ishak • January 12, 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

Dustin Yellin’s “Window Sandwiches” Are The Coolest Collages We’ve Ever Seen

New York-based artist Dustin Yellin captures the human form in glass slides, creating beautiful window sandwiches in the process.

By Kiri Picone • Dec 30, 2020

Dustin Yellin’s “Window Sandwiches” Are The Coolest Collages We’ve Ever Seen

New York-based artist Dustin Yellin captures the human form in glass slides, creating beautiful window sandwiches in the process.

By Kiri Picone • December 30, 2020

29 Vintage Photos Of The Unparalleled Glamour Of Streamliner Trains

In mid-century America, streamliners were luxury train cars that were supposed to herald in the future of transportation, so what happened to them?

By Erin Kelly • Nov 16, 2020

29 Vintage Photos Of The Unparalleled Glamour Of Streamliner Trains

In mid-century America, streamliners were luxury train cars that were supposed to herald in the future of transportation, so what happened to them?

By Erin Kelly • November 16, 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

21 Enchanting Photos Of Paronella Castle, The Australian Party Palace Abandoned In The Jungle

A Spanish immigrant named José Paronella toiled for over a decade to build his dream palace, where he hosted lavish parties in the 1940s and '50s. So what happened to Paronella Castle?

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 6, 2020

21 Enchanting Photos Of Paronella Castle, The Australian Party Palace Abandoned In The Jungle

A Spanish immigrant named José Paronella toiled for over a decade to build his dream palace, where he hosted lavish parties in the 1940s and '50s. So what happened to Paronella Castle?

By Natasha Ishak • November 6, 2020

Inside Tirana, Albania’s Colorful Capital That Was Once A Communist Wasteland

Up until 1992, Albania was ruled under a merciless communist regime. But in 2000, the mayor of the nation's capital launched a city-wide beautification program — to stunning results.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 10, 2020

Inside Tirana, Albania’s Colorful Capital That Was Once A Communist Wasteland

Up until 1992, Albania was ruled under a merciless communist regime. But in 2000, the mayor of the nation's capital launched a city-wide beautification program — to stunning results.

By Natasha Ishak • October 10, 2020