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Death And High Society: Green-Wood Cemetery In Spring

Class and social stature have been so historically important in New York “society” that the elite have even competed for a place to rot. In the words of architecture critic Paul Goldberger, “It is the ambition of the New Yorker to live upon the Fifth Avenue, to take his airings...

By All That's Interesting • May 23, 2015

Death And High Society: Green-Wood Cemetery In Spring

Class and social stature have been so historically important in New York “society” that the elite have even competed for a place to rot. In the words of architecture critic Paul Goldberger, “It is the ambition of the New Yorker to live upon the Fifth Avenue, to take his airings...

By All That's Interesting • May 23, 2015

Our Earth In Crisis: Photos Of A Changing World

Forty five years ago, the world observed its very first Earth Day. And yet, it would take decades of discord, troubling discoveries and subsequent environmental activism before such an event would gain enough popularity to even be thinkable. In the preceding decades, modern warfare and heavy industrialization-led growth had proliferated...

By Erin Kelly • May 22, 2015

Our Earth In Crisis: Photos Of A Changing World

Forty five years ago, the world observed its very first Earth Day. And yet, it would take decades of discord, troubling discoveries and subsequent environmental activism before such an event would gain enough popularity to even be thinkable. In the preceding decades, modern warfare and heavy industrialization-led growth had proliferated...

By Erin Kelly • May 22, 2015

Before Brunch, There Were Riots: 1970s Harlem In Photos

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

By Erin Kelly • May 17, 2015

Before Brunch, There Were Riots: 1970s Harlem In Photos

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

By Erin Kelly • May 17, 2015

29 Swoon-Worthy Pictures Of Japanese Cherry Blossoms

These photos prove that Japanese cherry blossoms are one of the simplest and most beautiful blooms in the world.

By Kiri Picone • May 17, 2015

29 Swoon-Worthy Pictures Of Japanese Cherry Blossoms

These photos prove that Japanese cherry blossoms are one of the simplest and most beautiful blooms in the world.

By Kiri Picone • May 17, 2015

Via Margutta, The Most Romantic Street In The World

In 1953, the film "Roman Holiday" catapulted Rome and one of its most beautiful streets to new levels of fame. See why.

By All That's Interesting • May 17, 2015

Via Margutta, The Most Romantic Street In The World

In 1953, the film "Roman Holiday" catapulted Rome and one of its most beautiful streets to new levels of fame. See why.

By All That's Interesting • May 17, 2015

Your Body Under The Microscope

When Dutch spectacle-maker Zacharias Janssen invented the microscope at the end of the 16th century, he had no idea that he was opening the door to a brand new, tiny–and yet seemingly infinite–world. Since then we have been able to study this microcosm that has provided us with insight into...

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2015

Your Body Under The Microscope

When Dutch spectacle-maker Zacharias Janssen invented the microscope at the end of the 16th century, he had no idea that he was opening the door to a brand new, tiny–and yet seemingly infinite–world. Since then we have been able to study this microcosm that has provided us with insight into...

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2015

Six Modern Buildings You Won’t Believe Are In Tehran, Iran

While Iran has seen waves of great political reform–and to some, regression–over the past several decades, both the monarchy and the current republic have used architecture to shape and reflect Iranian identity, especially in its capital city, Tehran. Iranian architecture has a continuous history dating back to 5000 BC and...

By Susan Sims • May 13, 2015

Six Modern Buildings You Won’t Believe Are In Tehran, Iran

While Iran has seen waves of great political reform–and to some, regression–over the past several decades, both the monarchy and the current republic have used architecture to shape and reflect Iranian identity, especially in its capital city, Tehran. Iranian architecture has a continuous history dating back to 5000 BC and...

By Susan Sims • May 13, 2015

77 Deep Quotes About Life From Mankind’s Greatest Minds And Personalities

Read these deep quotes about life that make you think to get a better understanding of your world.

By Alexander Baldwin • May 13, 2015

77 Deep Quotes About Life From Mankind’s Greatest Minds And Personalities

Read these deep quotes about life that make you think to get a better understanding of your world.

By Alexander Baldwin • May 13, 2015

Why Sintra, Portugal Might Be Earth’s Greatest Hidden Gem Among Historic Cities

From Pena Palace to the Moorish Castle, it's easy to see why Sintra, Portugal ranks with the most wondrous historic cities on Earth.

By John Schellhase • May 12, 2015

Why Sintra, Portugal Might Be Earth’s Greatest Hidden Gem Among Historic Cities

From Pena Palace to the Moorish Castle, it's easy to see why Sintra, Portugal ranks with the most wondrous historic cities on Earth.

By John Schellhase • May 12, 2015

Historical British Monarchs Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

Now that Princess Charlotte has made her debut, there’s one more British royal stealing the hearts of the world. While monarchy is a thing of the past in many countries, it’s hard to deny the tiny bit of fairytale excitement and glamour that comes to mind when we envision the...

By Kiri Picone • May 11, 2015

Historical British Monarchs Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

Now that Princess Charlotte has made her debut, there’s one more British royal stealing the hearts of the world. While monarchy is a thing of the past in many countries, it’s hard to deny the tiny bit of fairytale excitement and glamour that comes to mind when we envision the...

By Kiri Picone • May 11, 2015

25 Incredible George Orwell Quotes On Power And Politics

A paradox of George Orwell’s legacy is that the term Orwellian has come to mean a cynical manipulation of language. Of course, Orwell’s own prose fought constantly against such deceit. He was a carpenter of the English language, and his paragraphs are simple, unvarnished attempts at nailing together the truth....

By Savannah Cox • May 8, 2015

25 Incredible George Orwell Quotes On Power And Politics

A paradox of George Orwell’s legacy is that the term Orwellian has come to mean a cynical manipulation of language. Of course, Orwell’s own prose fought constantly against such deceit. He was a carpenter of the English language, and his paragraphs are simple, unvarnished attempts at nailing together the truth....

By Savannah Cox • May 8, 2015

7 Spectacular Tiny Homes That Prove Size Doesn’t Matter

Tiny homes are sprouting up all over the world, in both highly urbanized cities and some of the earth’s most remote locales. For some people, the benefits are endless: tiny homes are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and perfect for those who want to start living out and about in the world. Yet...

By Kiri Picone • May 7, 2015

7 Spectacular Tiny Homes That Prove Size Doesn’t Matter

Tiny homes are sprouting up all over the world, in both highly urbanized cities and some of the earth’s most remote locales. For some people, the benefits are endless: tiny homes are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and perfect for those who want to start living out and about in the world. Yet...

By Kiri Picone • May 7, 2015