Ward Hall: Crown Jewel of Georgetown, Kentucky
Marilyn visits the well-preserved Ward Hall, with its opulent fittings, and a memory of how the wealth was created through slavery
Architecture
Jinricksha Station, Singapore
A modest building led PHeymont down a new 'rabbit hole' of history
Paris plans for life at extreme temps
A dire report lays out what Paris faces and what it might do to mitigate extreme heat in the city.
The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
PHeymont visits the unusual new seat of Scotland's legislature and listens in on an old-fashioned debate
Italy, France feud over Greek art
Italy says seven pieces in the Louvre were illegally sold by rogue dealers in the 1980s and 90s
A Mystery in Prague—Solved!
An unusual building in Prague caught PHeymont's eye several years ago, but he's still looking for information
Kuala Lumpur: The View from Petronas Towers
PHeymont looks down from yet another tower and learns more about Kuala Lumpur and its development
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey
High above Barcelona, an ancient abbey that offers great views and a beautiful church
Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton
Situated across from Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton, this building is the main art gallery in Alberta, with over 6,000 works of art.
Oriente Station, Lisbon
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the convenient transportation services provided by the Oriente station. It' a fairly modern structure, built for Expo 98, with excellent train, bus and metro connections.
Looking (Way) Down on Bangkok
PHeymont visits the top of one of Bangkok's tallest and most unusual buildings
The Bangkokian Museum
After a visit to Bangkok’s upscale Jim Thompson House, PortMoresby seeks out another house museum, highlighting a more modest way of life.
Bottleworks Hotel: An Indianapolis Landmark
Marilyn Jones enjoys a luxurious night at a hotel that once housed the biggest Coca-Cola bottling line in the world.
St George's Cathedral, Georgetown, Guyana
A classic Gothic building, rendered in local wood instead of stone, is a landmark of Georgetown
Stirling Castle, Scotland
With its grand sculptures and beautiful gardens, Stirling Castle was a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens of Scotland.