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24 Startling Photos That Explain Apartheid In South Africa

Despite its formal ending twenty years ago, apartheid's damning legacy persists in South Africa.

By Susan Sims • Jan 19, 2015

24 Startling Photos That Explain Apartheid In South Africa

Despite its formal ending twenty years ago, apartheid's damning legacy persists in South Africa.

By Susan Sims • January 19, 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

What Jewish Life Looked Like In Europe Before The Holocaust

Exploring photographer Roman Vishniac’s archives of Jewish life before the Holocaust is to contemplate just how quickly politics and propaganda can transform—or eviscerate—an entire culture. In 1935, Vishniac began to photo-document impoverished Jewish communities in order to secure aid for them through the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. There are...

By Erin Kelly • Jan 17, 2015

What Jewish Life Looked Like In Europe Before The Holocaust

Exploring photographer Roman Vishniac’s archives of Jewish life before the Holocaust is to contemplate just how quickly politics and propaganda can transform—or eviscerate—an entire culture. In 1935, Vishniac began to photo-document impoverished Jewish communities in order to secure aid for them through the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. There are...

By Erin Kelly • January 17, 2015

20 Fascinating But Little-Known UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The United Nations is known for many things—namely for its aid and humanitarian efforts—but less so for the work it does in preserving cultural heritage. UNESCO, which stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, does just that. UNESCO has several responsibilities under its belt, but it has...

By All That's Interesting • Jan 16, 2015

20 Fascinating But Little-Known UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The United Nations is known for many things—namely for its aid and humanitarian efforts—but less so for the work it does in preserving cultural heritage. UNESCO, which stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, does just that. UNESCO has several responsibilities under its belt, but it has...

By All That's Interesting • January 16, 2015

Society’s Dropouts: 31 Eye-Opening Photos Of America’s 1970s Hippie Communes

Delve into the secretive and misunderstood world of American hippie communes of the 1970s.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 15, 2015

Society’s Dropouts: 31 Eye-Opening Photos Of America’s 1970s Hippie Communes

Delve into the secretive and misunderstood world of American hippie communes of the 1970s.

By Savannah Cox • January 15, 2015

The Oil Production Business, Explained

Considering that you use it every day, understanding the oil production business is kind of a must.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 15, 2015

The Oil Production Business, Explained

Considering that you use it every day, understanding the oil production business is kind of a must.

By Richard Stockton • January 15, 2015

What It Looks Like To Live On $1.25 A Day

Many have made it their life's work to address global poverty. Extreme poverty has halved since 1990, but there's more work to be done.

By Susan Sims • Jan 14, 2015

What It Looks Like To Live On $1.25 A Day

Many have made it their life's work to address global poverty. Extreme poverty has halved since 1990, but there's more work to be done.

By Susan Sims • January 14, 2015

Modern Day Exorcisms, Proof That Fear Is Not Confined To Cinema

Exorcisms are on the rise. Not confined to the fictional realities of horror films, the Pope has confirmed that there are exorcists who work for the Catholic Church, and Reverend Bob Larson has turned his daughter into a reality TV star with perfect hair and impeccable cross-wielding skills. Next, discover...

By Susan Sims • Jan 8, 2015

Modern Day Exorcisms, Proof That Fear Is Not Confined To Cinema

Exorcisms are on the rise. Not confined to the fictional realities of horror films, the Pope has confirmed that there are exorcists who work for the Catholic Church, and Reverend Bob Larson has turned his daughter into a reality TV star with perfect hair and impeccable cross-wielding skills. Next, discover...

By Susan Sims • January 8, 2015

20 Surprising Photos Of The Time Fidel Castro Visited New York

As the United States begins a new era of relations with Cuba, we look back at Fidel Castro photos from his warm reception in New York in 1959.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 7, 2015

20 Surprising Photos Of The Time Fidel Castro Visited New York

As the United States begins a new era of relations with Cuba, we look back at Fidel Castro photos from his warm reception in New York in 1959.

By Erin Kelly • January 7, 2015

There’s Another North Korea In Asia, And It’s Called Turkmenistan

North Korea tends to grab the headlines as the world's favorite ideological basket case, Turkmenistan offers just as much potential for lulz.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 4, 2015

There’s Another North Korea In Asia, And It’s Called Turkmenistan

North Korea tends to grab the headlines as the world's favorite ideological basket case, Turkmenistan offers just as much potential for lulz.

By Richard Stockton • January 4, 2015