Author: Ms. R.

The Four Way, so named for its corner location in South Memphis, has been a cornerstone of the community since Irene and Clint Cleaves opened it in 1946. By the 1960s, The Four Way had become a gathering place for leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, Stax musicians on studio break, international visitors, and neighborhood locals, its famed food creating a sense of belonging, cementing the restaurant in the cultural history of the city. Now, more than 75 years……

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Small and squat in a cinderblock square just off Lamar Ave in midtown Memphis, Payne’s Bar-B-Q proves that a simple meal, made with care and attention (and a lot of hickory coals), can buffer itself against the tides of change and remain a neighborhood stalwart, beloved by locals and travelers alike for over 50 years.  These days, Ron Payne and his sister Candice run the pits at Payne’s, having taken over from their parents, Horton and Flora. Other than……

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Arguably one of the most unusual public parks in Tokyo, Tetsugakudō Park in Nakano Ward was established by philosopher and occult expert Inoue Enryō, who was also the founder of the Toyo University. In 1904, Inoue had a small temple built, dedicated it to Socrates, Immanuel Kant, Confucius, and the Buddha, and dubbed it Tetsugakudō or the Philosophy Pavilion. Later, between 1909 and 1912, he founded more structures around the temple, creating what would be known as Tetsugakudō Park. The park……

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Built in 1903, The Depot Museum, also known as the Enterprise Station and the Seaboard Coastline Depot, houses thousands of artifacts donated from families and businesses around the Pea River area of Alabama. The eclectic collection includes the original Boll Weevil statue that sat atop the monument in downtown Enterprise. Other items include period garments, old mill equipment, furniture, weaponry, soldier’s uniforms, old medical tools and medicine bottles, children’s games, and the old Clintonville Academy school bell. The structure……

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The Rock of Kalikatsou is more than a beautiful coastal destination. Located on Petras Beach on the island of Patmos, many say the site carries a strong spiritual energy. The rock is revered as a Christian pilgrimage site, and is at the center of several local legends. One of these legends says the rock was once a temple for Artemis, the goddess of love.  What we know for sure is that the island shows evidence of human use as early……

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The old gentry of Sussex sure were keen on a folly. Nothing says “I’m wealthier than you!” better than an ultimately purposeless structure perched up in the hills for everyone to marvel at. Well done to the 11th Duke of Norfolk then, for creating something that looks so regal from afar but turns out to be quite an embarrassingly small and purely ornamental “castle” from up close. You’d be forgiven for thinking that this castle-like building, perched atop South……

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Among the greenery of Truby King Park sit the remains of a failed asylum. Considered the largest building in New Zealand when it was built in the late 19th century, Seacliff “Lunatic” Asylum was designed to house 500 patients and 50 staff. The asylum was known for its large size and ornate architecture, designed in the Gothic Revival style by Robert Lawson. Soon after its opening, the building became better known for its constructional faults. A partial collapse occurred……

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