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Laid out by the writer and gardener John Evelyn, Sayes Court Garden in Deptford was among the most renowned botanical collections of 17th-century England. Now mostly vanished under more modern construction, the largest remaining green space in the area is Sayes Court Park, an unremarkable example of 1950s landscaping apart from one feature that has supposedly…
Artist rendering of the House of Tomorrow. Public Domain In the newly designated Indiana Dunes National Park, the steel circular framework of a building covered in housewrap is sure to catch your eye. Known as the House of Tomorrow, this structure was once an iconic attempt at futuristic architecture, during a period when hope for…
This strange and sinister jade mask was discovered by archeologists excavating a tomb in the ruins of the ancient city of Monte Alban, once the heart of the powerful Zapotec civilization. Although some scholarly disagreement remains as to what purpose this mask served, it is overwhelmingly acknowledged that it portrays a bat. It’s believed the mask…
Visiting countries and cultures that are completely different from your own is rewarding. Travel to foreign shores gives you a broader insight and understanding of humanity. You reflect on who you are. It can be life-changing. The world is always changing too. What may have been a safe place to experience only a few years…
So you’re after a permanent reminder of how you feel when you’re traveling? Symbolic ink could be just what you need to remind you of where you’ve been, what’s made you feel good, and where you’re headed. Tats are, of course, an ancient art. Wherever you go, do remember to check out the skill and…
Do you dream about cruising the high seas or island hopping in tropical and exotic locations? If you do, there is no need to rough it, it can be done in style! There are a few companies around the world with gigantic cruise ships. If you’ve ever seen one in port, you’ll have an idea…