The long wait for the Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen will be over in December.

ARCHITECTURE
From grand castles to more humble country manors, the UK’s centuries-old homes have seen plenty of occupants move in over the years. And some never moved out.
Fewer and fewer newly constructed homes actually have dining rooms. Here’s why.
Traveling can be expensive, but tourist attractions in these cities cost a grand total of nothing.
From the Smithsonian’s “castle” to modern landmarks like the Hollywood sign, America’s most famous places bear histories of haunting.
The 800-plus-year-old Parisian cathedral has centuries of French history built into its stone. Here are 13 things you might not know about it.
From St. Louis’s City Museum to the Little Debbie Park in Collegedale, Tennessee, discover the most unique playgrounds for kids across the United States.
Seating capacity is just one part of it.
From record-breaking plants and incredible animal news to space superlatives and the awesome power of Taylor Swift fans, here’s the long list of things we learned in 2023.
Exeter Cathedral in England has had cats on the payroll since the 14th century.
From Dubai to New York City, these cities boast the world's tallest skyscrapers.
Here's everything you need to know about Italy's most beloved architectural accident.
From Europe's smallest castle to a fortress built into a cliff, these unique castles all break the mold.
In 1977, climber George Willig decided his next great challenge would be scaling 110 stories in lower Manhattan.
Civil engineer Siswanti Zuraida built a concrete structure using diapers that would otherwise sit in a landfill for decades, making for a literal brick sh-t house.
Let’s go inside the mysterious infrastructure that stores our water.