For bibliophiles new and old – public libraries, personal collections, and looted manuscripts
“The first place I go in someone’s house is their bookshelves. You can tell exactly who they are.” During World War II, the Nazis infamously
The historic legacy of Pullman Palace Cars
Pullman Palace Cars were once known as “the largest hotel in the world” During America’s Gilded Age, numerous people focused on the new indu
Heritage sites in 3-D
Advances in technology often are viewed as signs of the future, but researchers exploring the past increasingly adapt modern technology in t
Happy 100th birthday to Grand Canyon National Park!
"unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms…that overwhelm our senses through its immense size" On February 26, 201
Cow paths, illicit trails, desire paths, and other urban trails
“We say the cows laid out Boston. Well, there are worse surveyors.” Boston, one of the earliest cities in British North America, was founded
Library or museum? New plans for the Library of Congress
"Hayden is making good on her promise to throw open the doors of America’s “palace of knowledge” The official research library of the U
How much would you pay to see Venice for the day?
"All that revenue will be used to clean and maintain the city's lagoons and public spaces, and to supplement more security officers
From "Outlander" to West Coast Whisky - Scotland has tours for every interest
“It's not just for film fans, though “ A previous post on this blog shared examples of historic preservation influenced by the associati
#ColorOurCollections –coloring books for adults from cultural institutions around the world
“highlights the beauty and peculiarity of the world” Images from botanical collections, medical museums, historical archives, art museums. S
Sustainable urban landscapes - 21st-century ideas meet 19th-century infrastructure
Realizing “nature’s ability to rejuvenate the mind and body” In the United States, Boston Common (in Boston, Massachusetts) is regularly con