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Carved from rock in modern-day Jordan, Petra prospered for centuries under Nabataean and Roman rule. This dazzling settlement is now one of the region’s greatest attractions.

Most casinos lack windows, and gamblers like it that way.

A historical landmark comes back to life this December.

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

Consider a house’s style before investing in it.

How expensive is your architectural taste?

If you want to visit the Trevi Fountain in Rome, you should probably wait until maintenance is done.

People won’t get to throw coins in the Italian city’s biggest fountain for a while.

The UK has more than its share of haunted homes.

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.

One of the few days this family probably used their dining rooms.

Fewer and fewer newly constructed homes actually have dining rooms. Here’s why.

Add these destinations to your travel plans.

Traveling can be expensive, but tourist attractions in these cities cost a grand total of nothing.

Liberty Island, site of the Statue of Liberty, was reportedly where the pirate Captain Kiss stashed his loot.

From the Smithsonian’s “castle” to modern landmarks like the Hollywood sign, America’s most famous places bear histories of haunting.

It might not look like much, but this Neolithic door is as old as Stonehenge.

Historic doors can reveal a lot about their times—like the medieval trend of covering doors in (allegedly) human skin.

On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower—which was built as an entrance arch for the World's Fair—opened to the public.

Fazlur Khan and the idea that would turn architecture on its head.

Notre-Dame de Paris in a 19th-century illustration.

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.

These innovative playgrounds are captivating for kids and adults alike.

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.

Arenas and stadiums have some key differences.

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.