Rome: Metro station will be archaeology museum
Builder's find a Roman barracks while building a station for the new Metro Line C; it will become an archaeological museum within the station.
History
May 15, 2016: The Mysterious Moai
The giant figures of Easter Island have long fascinated visitors, not only for their size and cultural importance but also for their process of creation.
May 12, 2016: Neue Wache, Berlin, Germany
Originally a guardhouse for the Royal Palace, the Neue Wache is now a memorial for victims of war and tyranny.
National World War II Museum, New Orleans
A museum that houses a massive collection of artifacts, but uses them to tell the story of the war through the eyes of individuals.
May 5, 2016: Liverpool Homes That Were "Saved" by World War II
GarryRF offers a mini-puzzle with today's Picture of the Day: How did World War II save these historic homes? Read on for the answer!
20-year anniversary for 'Stolpersteine' memorials
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Stolpersteine—stumbling blocks—that have become a familiar and poignant reminder of the victims of the Nazi Holocaust.
London's tiny landmarks celebrate 150 years
London celebrates the 150th anniversary of its littlest—and most numerous—landmarks, the more than 900 'little blue plaques.'
Stockholm finds historic shipwrecks—downtown!
Swedish divers preparing for a boat race find two historic wrecks in a downtown Stockholm channel.
Grand Central Terminal, New York (Where Gumbo Was #164)
Gumbo was visiting New York City's Grand Central, one of the classics of the heyday of trains, and still a thriving center for local and commuter trains.
Apr. 29, 2016: Manhattan Municipal Building
Built to bring New York's city government under one roof, this wedding cake of a building is a familiar icon—but despite its size, no longer big enough.
April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
If you ever have the opportunity to visit Krakow, be sure to see the main square of the Old Town.
April 27, 2016: Liberty State Park – New Jersey
Jersey City's waterfront park on New York Harbor offers walking trails, picnic areas, and especially, great views of the Statue of Liberty and Verrazzano Bridge.
Hole-y cow! Swiss cheese 3000 years old?
British archaeologists have found evidence that cheese-making in the high Alpine regions may date back to the Iron Age, 3000 years ago.
The Heart of Girona, Spain (Where Gumbo Was #163)
Girona, a town that feels like a larger city, sits at a strategic crossroads of history and trade, and shows its best features.
Bolton Castle, Yorkshire Dales.
Fourteenth century Bolton Castle is privately owned and still occupied, with the church of St Oswald nearby. The castle is in a remarkable state of preservation and is an impressive site overlooking the Yorkshire Dales.