Atlanta Cyclorama: Fake News Ain't New
A giant painting that served as propaganda for both Northern and Southern views of the Civil War now has a new career explaining how that happened
History
Weeksville, Brooklyn
Jonathan L visits a piece of African-American History in Brooklyn, New York
Estonia's Open-Air Museum: A Taste of Rural History
Estonia's 18th and 19th century rural life is on display in a village of historic farms and buildings set up on a huge former estate near Tallinn
Mesta, Chios, Greece
No white-washed houses, but plenty of interesting history: ProfessorAbe and his wife visit a village on Chios
Olveston Historic House, Dunedin, New Zealand
Join Marilyn Jones on a house tour that shows how the upper crust lived a century ago
Historic Sonoma County, California
Jonathan L explores Sonoma County's history
Guild Halls, Great and Small, in Riga
Both are 19th century versions of their medieval origins; today one is a concert hall and the other a gallery.
Predjama Castle, Slovenia
In Predjama Castle you can see a variety of original items as well as replicas, models and hunting trophies.
Latvia's National Library: A Castle of Light
The Library's stunning building is fairly new, but the library itself has close ties to the country's independence struggles
Pioneer Farms: A Glimpse of Texas History
Marilyn Jones visits an Austin area attraction that offers a guided glimpse into the lives of early Texas farmers and their families
Kottingbrunn Castle, Lower Austria
An Austrian 'Wasserschloss' is the topic of today's post by ProfessorAbe
"Haunted Places"—Not just for Halloween!
Marilyn Jones takes an early-season look at a book that will either fascinate viewers or give them shivers up their spines
Teddy Roosevelt Birthplace and NYC Fire Museum
Jonathan L explores two of New York City's smaller museums.
Dublin: Stop groping Sweet Molly Malone
A campaign organized by a local busker has prompted Dublin to consider action to stop the tradition of rubbing the statue's breasts
Riga's World of Art Nouveau
Riga has perhaps the highest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings anywhere. Join Paul Heymont on a wander through this feast for the eyes