Edinburgh's Elegant Georgian House
A period piece that showcased its owner's wealth—even as he burned through it by his lavish lifestyle
Architecture
Cruising the Nile: Arriving in Aswan
In the last part of this series, Mac's cruise arrives in the Aswan area, farthest point for navigation since the dam was built
Colours of Lunenburg
Judy continues her tour of the Canadian Maritimes and is taken with the striking buildings of Lunenburg.
A Home that Offers History Lessons
Marilyn visits the home of a family with deep roots and multi-generational connections to American history
Reflections of Long Island City, Queens, NY
Jonathan L reflects on the new architecture in Long island City
14 Henrietta Street: Mirror of Dublin History
An elegant home built for the upper crust and later reduced to slums for the poor has a new life as an insightful museum of Dublin's social history
Amstel River Architecture
Jonathan L enjoys some of the architecture along the IJ River in Amsterdam
Bangkok: Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace
Thailand's most important temple shares a large compound with the Grand Palace of the Thai monarchy
Notre Dame chief dies, but work is on schedule
Officials say that General Georgelin's death won't hold up completion of the massive restoration project.
Lyon getting France's first eco-building
In an environmentally-conscious district, a new building aims at eliminating both heating and cooling systems
Cruising the Nile: Karnak and Luxor
Follow Mac in a series on cruising the Nile, starting at Luxor
Gardens and Abbey of Holyrood, Edinburgh
The ruined abbey and flourishing gardens of Holyrood are linked to some of the most important events of Scottish history
A Small Temple in Chinatown, Singapore
A colorful facade marks this small neighborhood temple
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
Home of the Royal Family when in Edinburgh and home to centuries of Scottish history
Colourful Philipsburg, St Maarten
Judy Barford captures the colour of the Caribbean in St Maarten.