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Inside The Ruins Of 9 Abandoned Asylums Where The ‘Treatments’ Were Torture

From New Jersey to Australia, take a look at the most disturbing abandoned asylums — and learn about the horrors committed there.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 30, 2020

Inside The Ruins Of 9 Abandoned Asylums Where The ‘Treatments’ Were Torture

From New Jersey to Australia, take a look at the most disturbing abandoned asylums — and learn about the horrors committed there.

By Natasha Ishak • November 30, 2020

After Years Of Ridicule, The Village Of ‘Fucking’ Changes Its Name — To ‘Fugging’

The village's unintentionally profane name has brought unwanted attention to its population of 100 residents over the years.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 30, 2020

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After Years Of Ridicule, The Village Of ‘Fucking’ Changes Its Name — To ‘Fugging’

The village's unintentionally profane name has brought unwanted attention to its population of 100 residents over the years.

By Natasha Ishak • November 30, 2020

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Mysterious Blue City

Chefchaouen, known as the "Blue Pearl of Morocco," dates back to the 15th century when it was founded by refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 19, 2020

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Mysterious Blue City

Chefchaouen, known as the "Blue Pearl of Morocco," dates back to the 15th century when it was founded by refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition.

By Natasha Ishak • November 19, 2020

This Remote Island Is Now The Fourth-Largest Marine Wildlife Sanctuary On Earth

“This small community is responsible for one of the biggest conservation achievements of 2020."  

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 17, 2020

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This Remote Island Is Now The Fourth-Largest Marine Wildlife Sanctuary On Earth

“This small community is responsible for one of the biggest conservation achievements of 2020."  

By Natasha Ishak • November 17, 2020

Inside Timgad, The Roman Ruins That Were Buried In Algeria’s Desert For 1,000 Years

The city of Timgad was built by Emperor Trajan in 100 A.D. Though it was sacked by Berber tribes shortly after Rome fell, its ruins still stand in Northern Africa today.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 10, 2020

Inside Timgad, The Roman Ruins That Were Buried In Algeria’s Desert For 1,000 Years

The city of Timgad was built by Emperor Trajan in 100 A.D. Though it was sacked by Berber tribes shortly after Rome fell, its ruins still stand in Northern Africa today.

By Natasha Ishak • November 10, 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

25 Stunning Photos Of Shuri Castle, Okinawa’s 14th-Century World Heritage Site

Built more than 600 years ago, Okinawa's Shuri Castle has weathered World War II bombings and a devastating 2019 fire. Here's why it remains an iconic symbol of the Japanese island.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 3, 2020

25 Stunning Photos Of Shuri Castle, Okinawa’s 14th-Century World Heritage Site

Built more than 600 years ago, Okinawa's Shuri Castle has weathered World War II bombings and a devastating 2019 fire. Here's why it remains an iconic symbol of the Japanese island.

By Natasha Ishak • November 3, 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

Inside “Peace Village,” The Ghost Town On The Border of North and South Korea

South Korean observers say that the North Korean village of Kijong-dong is nothing more than a fake town built to spread propaganda. The buildings are believed to be empty shells with painted-on windows.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 29, 2020

Inside “Peace Village,” The Ghost Town On The Border of North and South Korea

South Korean observers say that the North Korean village of Kijong-dong is nothing more than a fake town built to spread propaganda. The buildings are believed to be empty shells with painted-on windows.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 29, 2020

Take A Road Trip Back In Time With These Vintage Photos Of American Roadside Attractions

Photographer John Margolies spent more than 30 years on the road documenting America's big, bold, and bizarre roadside attractions.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 19, 2020

Take A Road Trip Back In Time With These Vintage Photos Of American Roadside Attractions

Photographer John Margolies spent more than 30 years on the road documenting America's big, bold, and bizarre roadside attractions.

By Erin Kelly • September 19, 2020

Meet The Gettysburg Ghosts, Spirits Said To Haunt The Civil War’s Deadliest Battlefield

It was nearly impossible to bury all the corpses that fell onto the battlefield, leaving some to say that their spirits still linger over a century later.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 16, 2020

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Meet The Gettysburg Ghosts, Spirits Said To Haunt The Civil War’s Deadliest Battlefield

It was nearly impossible to bury all the corpses that fell onto the battlefield, leaving some to say that their spirits still linger over a century later.

By Natasha Ishak • September 16, 2020