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You know what Stonehenge looks like and have probably heard the speculation about its purpose, but how well do you know the UNESCO World Heritage Site?

M. Arbeiter


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The hulking Hoover Dam has been holding back the Colorado River and generating power for nearly 80 years, but you may be surprised to learn just how eventful its construction and naming were.

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Chris Downey lost his sight 7 years ago, but never considered leaving architecture. He's continued to design with a whole new set of insights on what it means to experience the world.

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Shortly after New York City's Penn Station was torn down in 1963, its east side counterpart—Grand Central Terminal—nearly suffered the safe fate. Fortunately, there was a former First Lady who understood the importance of preservation.

Amy Plitt