A Pilgrimage to Canterbury
Chaucer's pilgrims were headed to Canterbury in the 14th century, and quite a bit of it would be recognizable, but with many modern additions.
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Charleston Harbor Cruise and City History
When visiting a new city, Marilyn Jones likes to start off with a city tour. In Charleston, she found one that combined a land tour and a harbor cruise.
Trim Castle, Ireland
Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle was the scene of this weeks puzzle. Read on for its fascinating history.
More Paris Passages
PortMoresby’s never-ending exploration of the City of Light continues, with a second day searching for Right Bank 19th century glass-roofed arcades.
England's Heritage at Risk, Group Reports
Time, decay and rising costs are putting some of England's best-known or historic sites at risk.
October 23, 2016: Imam Square, Esfahan, Iran
Persian religious architecture ranks among the most spectacular and refined. In Esfahan, you can fully grasp the uniqueness of this architecture.
Three Paris Passages
PortMoresby continues her journey to see Paris with new eyes. Today’s offering, the first of 2 days spent in a long-postponed exploration of les passages couverts.
Oct. 20, 2016 The Callanish Stones, Scotland
The Callanish Stones, a crucifix shaped setting of standing stones - was erected in the Hebrides around 3,000 years before Christ appeared.
Wave Hill Arboretum, Bronx, New York
Wave Hill, the former estate of the Perkins family, is one of New York's most beautiful treasures, and one of its least known. It shouldn't be!
October 14, 2016: Venetian Lion Head Fountain, Crete
Ian Cook shares wonderful photos of a beautiful and historic fountain in a small village on the island of Crete.
'Finding Reiner' letters now available as book
The letters behind the prize-winning series Finding Reiner, published here, are now available in hardcover or Kindle.
New Mount Vernon exhibit focuses on Washington's slaves
'Lives Bound Together' explores slavery through the lives of 19 enslaved individuals, and Washington's changing ideas about slavery.
China's newest attraction: Underground nuclear caves
A huge cave and factory complex built by China as a stronghold against the Soviet Union is now a tourism attraction.
Vicksburg's McRaven House has history...and ghosts!
Marilyn Jones visits a historic house in three parts from three eras...each with its own tale of supernatural visitors.
London's Fabled Soho...with Food
A neighborhood with a "certain reputation" keeps up its appearances and attraction while also becoming a foodie heaven.