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These castles come with incredible history.

The textured ceiling pattern was all the rage in the 1950s. Then things got bumpy.
Jake Rossen|
The 1954 fixer-upper, the only private home designed by the iconic architect in Florida, is built in his atypical “hemicycle” style—and can be yours for a cool couple million.
Tim Brinkhof|
These odd architectural features are remnants of a time when people had to pay if they wanted to look outside.
Tim Brinkhof|
These little spaces often spark curiosity and nostalgia, though few people know their history.
Lauren Dana|
You aren’t seeing double—some houses were intentionally built with this architectural quirk. We explain why.
Sam Hindman|
One man’s dream was a city planner’s nightmare.
Jake Rossen|
Some old-fashioned window guards look like they have a potbelly. Discover the real reason why, as well as the history surrounding these unique grills.
Marla Mackoul|
It’s not a coincidence that so many porch ceilings are often painted blue in the South, and the history of why is even more fascinating.
Lauren Dana|
From waterfalls in Argentina to old-growth trees in Japan, these under-the-radar destinations deserve a spot on your bucket list.
Mary Beth Skylis|
Celebrate 20 years of Google Earth by testing your knowledge of iconic skylines.
CaLea Johnson|
Its cantilevered tiers hang over a 30-foot waterfall—Frank Lloyd Wright’s ingenious way of melding the human-made structure with its natural surroundings. Here are 12 facts about its history and legacy.
Kirstin Fawcett|
Escape the crowds this summer by exploring Europe’s hidden gems—from the artsy city of Linz, Austria, to the medieval time capsule of Carcassonne, France.
CaLea Johnson|
Sculptor and architect Maya Lin is best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, D.C., but modern viewers may not know about her rise to prominence and the subsequent controversy.
Ethan Trex|
Whether you're Catholic or not, it's hard to argue with the claim that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of architecture and art.
Stacy Conradt|
Some travel photos come with a hefty price tag. See which destinations top the list of the priciest and most popular places to take a picture.
CaLea Johnson|
Studio Hock pulled off an impressive light show 1250 feet above Manhattan.
CaLea Johnson|
Discover some of the world’s most amazing underground tourist destinations, from the Edinburgh Vaults to the Basilica Cistern in Turkey.
Miss Cellania|
Explore these breathtaking literary spaces, from the State Library Victoria in Australia to Powell’s Books in Oregon.
CaLea Johnson|
The interior of an igloo can be ​​40 to 60 degrees warmer than its surrounding environment.
CaLea Johnson|
The ancient Acropolis has loomed over the Greek city of Athens for more than 3000 years as a defensive citadel, temple complex, weather station, and even a site of resistance against the Nazis.
Allison C Meier|

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