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Sex Work Throughout History: Our Favorite Reads

February 28, 2025

Often considered one of the oldest professions—dating back to at least 2400 BC in Mesopotamia—sex work has taken many forms throughout history. Ancient Rome held festivals revolving around sex work, many American cities once had red-light districts, and waitresses in frontier towns often walked a fine line between service and sex. Welcome to the Ancient Roman Festival for Sex Work By Sara Mellas From late April to early May, Ancient Rome held an annual festival full of flowers and...

How Cold War Spying From Space Connected...

February 27, 2025

Harold Mitchell watched from the cockpit of his plane as a spacecraft fell from the sky. Four thousand feet above him, the spacecraft glinted in the sun as it dangled from a parachute. Mitchell called out to the crew in the cargo hold—they had to get ready to catch it. The men, all from the U.S. Air Force, opened the back of the plane and extended a set of poles with a rope and hooks at the end. Mitchell...

Thomas Briggs’ Plaque in London, England

February 27, 2025

On July 9, 1864 as the 9:50 p.m. train from Fenchurch Street pulled into Hackney station at 10:11 pm, two bank clerks entered a first-class carriage and discovered it awash in blood—the scene of the world’s first murder on a railway. Though neither the attacker nor the victim were present at the scene, the victim was discovered shortly after, unconscious and severely injured by the tracks between Hackney Wick and Bow Stations. Thomas Briggs, a nearly 70-year-old bank clerk,...

Sunnyslope Rock Garden in Phoenix, Arizona

February 27, 2025

Standing on his newly purchased patch of bare Arizona desert in 1951, Grover Cleveland Thompson found the place to make his dreams come alive. Using abundant local resources of dirt, sand, rocks, broken crockery, Halloween masks, scrap metal and other artistic essentials, Grover spent the next several decades building a Gaudí-esque wonderland in Phoenix. He continued to work on the project right up until he passed away in 1977. Later, Marion Blake lovingly preserved Thompsons rock garden not only from...

Ken Shimura Statue in Japan

February 27, 2025

If you get off the Seibu Railway train at Higashi-Murayama station, a gateway to the suburban Tokyo city of the same name, you will be greeted by a somewhat surreal statue of a feudal lord in kimono giving a chin-level salute. It might leave you puzzled if you don’t know the context, but a majority of the Japanese public is likely to take it as a touching tribute to a superstar. The statue is dedicated to Ken Shimura, a...

C1 Espresso in Christchurch, New Zealand

February 27, 2025

After the devastating earthquake in Christchurch in 2011 destroyed this coffee shop’s original location, they found a new home in an unexpected place: the former High Street Post Office building. With its high ceilings and immense windows, this rare architectural jewel is one of the most picturesque spots to grab a coffee anywhere. To add to the off-beat charm, diners here can order their lunch via pneumatic tube. Your bratwurst, crinkle-cut fries, or deep-fried banana blossom burger all arrive in a...

Meet the Feminist Resistance Fighter Who Created...

February 26, 2025

On May 1, 1942, a small group of communists enjoyed a clandestine celebration in central Vienna. It didn’t matter that they were imprisoned by the Gestapo and each in solitary confinement; they had long ago realized that their toilets were connected to the same pipes, and by removing water from the siphon and sticking their heads into the bowl, they were able to talk to one another. They took advantage of this daily, discussing letters from home, their hopes...

The Steel Mill That Built America

February 25, 2025

On a cool October morning in 2006, I was circling the property of the abandoned Bethlehem Steel mill. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, it had been the flagship production plant of a company that was once one of the largest steel producers in the world. The sprawl of brick buildings was punctuated by broken windows, twisting pipes, and the towering spires of blast furnaces. The very concept of attempting to sneak in to photograph such a labyrinth felt foolish and...

IJssellinie Fortress in Olst, Netherlands

February 25, 2025

The IJssellinie is a fortification built to keep Russian forces out of the Netherlands during the Cold War. This fortification, built in secret around 1950, had the capability to close the Waal River at Nijmegen and the Nederrijn River at Arnhem with floating dams. If there was an attempted invasion, this would flood the Ijssel River and flood large portions of land. If this plan was activated, a large number of people and livestock would be at risk; thus, the...

I-Link Town Observation Deck in Ichikawa, Japan

February 25, 2025

Iconic images of Tokyo often include Tokyo Skytree, the tallest tower in the world, and the famous Mount Fuji. But this view isn’t part of everyday life in the city. Mount Fuji is only visible from certain spots on clear days, and while Tokyo Skytree offers a sweeping panorama of the city, you won’t see the tower itself when you’re at its observatory. That’s why the photographer’s best-kept secret lies not within Tokyo proper but just beyond its border,...

Basílica Menor de Santo Antônio do Embaré...

February 25, 2025

Basílica Menor de Santo Antônio do Embaré is a prominent Catholic church with a beachfront view. Designed by Maximilian Emil Hehl, it boasts beautiful Neo-gothic architecture: pointed arches, stained glass windows, an 18-meter-tall nave with painted murals, and more. Its origins can be traced back to a chapel built by Antônio Ferreira da Silva in 1874. After his death, it was abandoned for 20 years, but was rebuilt and inaugurated in 1911, then expanded upon again in 1915. It was...

Musée du Chocolat in Québec, Québec

February 25, 2025

As if a charming chocolate shop in the heart of downtown Quebec weren’t enough of a draw, this fine chocolatier gives you another reason for coming. Upon entering, visitors will notice it opens up to a room full of historical artifacts and tools used to make chocolate. There are also sculptures and houses made of chocolate—and even an entire woman’s dress. While you browse the collection, a slideshow passes which showcases the world’s largest cup of hot chocolate, a...

Elephant Rock in Samuel Mphepo, Malawi

February 25, 2025

Anyone cruising the M1 between Lilongwe and Mzuzu will have plenty of spectacles and obstacles to help them stay alert on the long drive, but few are as welcome and majestic as the sight of Elephant Rock looming over the Viphya Plateau. Malawi is dotted with inselbergs (“island mountains”) like this one, but as a bornhardt—a special type of inselberg that is dome shaped and barren—Elephant Rock is particularly evocative of one of Africa’s icons. Although the highest point...

‘Malin’s Fountain’ in Austin, Texas

February 25, 2025

Unveiled in March 2024, “Malin’s Fountain” is a giant troll sculpture set within the woods of Pease Park. It was created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo and a team of local volunteers. More than 80 percent of Malin is made from recycled, repurposed, or found materials. The wood is sourced from Harvest Lumber, a sawmill dedicated to giving new life to Austin’s fallen trees. Specifically, the cladding and shake boards were milled by Harvest Lumber from a water tank...

Ex-Hacienda de Chautla in Puebla, Mexico

February 25, 2025

Dating back to the 18th century, Ex-Hacienda de Chautla was once a thriving sugar plantation and textile factory. Today, it stands as a testament to the region’s rich history and architectural grandeur. The hacienda’s centerpiece is the magnificent Castillo de Gillow, a fairytale-like castle perched atop a hill. Built in the early 20th century by the Gillow family, the castle features stunning French-inspired architecture, with intricate stonework and a grand central tower offering panoramic views. Visitors can explore the...

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