Tallinn's Wooden Cathedral
Built on the waterfront to serve 18th century sailors, this church is now the cathedral of an Estonian Orthodox group
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Southeastern Railway Museum, Georgia
This Atlanta-area museum has some fascinating equipment on display, but needs more funding to make it shine
Manila Intramuros Tour (Philippines 2024-05)
We did a tour of the Intramuros ("Walled City"), which is the centrally located Spanish colonial period seat of government and military headquarters! Well, it was pouring with a deluge of rain, so the pictures do not perhaps do it justice! Still, we were able to walk along the fortification stone walls which were constructed in 1571. The grid pattern is used, with wide streets, plazas and public squares, all in a symmetrical pattern. Manila is a port city, so there are many buildings that...
Riga's Central Market: Europe's Largest
For nearly a hundred years, Riga's huge central market has played its role as a key market without losing its character through many changes
America's Top Endangered Historic Places listed
The National Trust for Historic Preservation uses its annual list to raise awareness and save landmarks
The World of Coca Cola: An Ode to Itself
Coca Cola's museum is a celebration of the company and the product, but even for those who aren't fans of the drink, the show is entrancing
Underneath London: Coming Attractions
A historic tunnel complex under central London is slated to become an exhibit and entertainment venue
Rail History at Atlanta History Center
Railroads have always played a huge role in Atlanta's history and economy, but one episode in history is the strongest memory
A Day with Delta at the Flight Museum
Delta's Flight Museum is focused on its own history, but the airline has been around so long the exhibits are even broader
Hear Me Now: The enslaved potters of Old Edgefield
A powerful exhibition explores the story of industrial slavery and the ceramic art created by enslaved workers
The Forts of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jonathan L gives us a tour of two historic Spanish forts, later used by the U.S., that guard the entrance to San Juan Bay
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
DrFumblefinger visits the most popular attraction in Hot Springs National Park -- its famous and historic Bathhouse Row.
Snake River, Eastern Idaho
DrFumblefinger makes a stop at the Oregon Trail section of the Snake River, where travelers on their way from the Midwest had to cross the river to complete their journey into Oregon
Brooklyn Museum's New Look at American Art
A major American museum is in the midst of re-examining its collections and how it places them in social and historical context
Museum Of American Jewelry, Harrisonburg Virginia
The museum is both a working jewelry factory and a museum of industrial history. George G gives us a tour