When touring any city, it’s fun to drop in on the local university. And in Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing, as some are home to great architectural, artistic, and cultural treasures.

Bed-boxes – also known as cabin beds and closet beds – have in modern times been primarily associated with children's ...

It’s hard to ignore a polka-dot hill on a sunny day.Imagine it: a black cow here, a brown one there, a black-and-white one there and there and there against impossibly ...

It's not her first rodeo though. The up-and-coming name lives in London and has in the past dressed other a-listers, ...

A survey of 3,000 people ranked some of the most underrated public buildings in the U.S. Two in Michigan made the list.

Ann Arbor ranked among the best cities to live in the U.S. in May 2025, so of course that would extend to its flagship ...

Two Illinois schools ranked among the most beautiful universities in the country, according to Travel + Leisure. See the full ...

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Gargoyles, originating as practical water spouts in Gothic architecture, evolved into fantastical sculptures. These stone figures channeled rainwater away from buildings, preserving their structure.

Tourists stepping off cruise ships in Nelson Mandela Bay are being treated to a rare glimpse of the area’s history, visiting the historic Main Library, which has been closed to the public for more ...

The Eugene S. Farley library holds a piece of history within its walls. In 1977, Mrs. Mignonette Fisher’s dollhouse was placed on the first floor and has stayed there since. Fisher traveled during the ...

Iran's president says his country is in a full-scale war with the West ...