CITIES

Misconceptions About Famous Cities

From London to Beijing, you may not know as much as you think about these world-class cities.

The ruins of the Maya settlement Palenque in Mexico.

5 Civilizations Destroyed by Climate Change

The changing climate did not bode well for Khmer Empire, the Maya Civilization, and more ancient cultures.

Amsterdam is a very walking-friendly destination.

The World’s 15 Most Walking-Friendly Cities

Want to make sure you get your steps in? It helps to live in a fairly flat place.

This puppy is lucky to live in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The 10 Most (and Least) Pet-Friendly Cities

Want to live in a really pet-friendly city? Head to Tucson, Arizona.

The World’s 15 Best College Cities

Ithaca, New York, has a lot of offer college students. As do Amsterdam, Netherlands and Edinburgh, Scotland.

The 15 Best (and Worst) U.S. Cities For Families in 2024

Before you start browsing Zillow, you might want to take a look at the most family-friendly cities.

Sky-high rent in major cities keeps burdening tenants.

These 10 Cities Have the Highest Average Rents in the U.S.

For some, the cost of renting an apartment can take up most of their monthly income.

The Language That Each City Wants to Learn the Most, Mapped

New research from language website Wordtips has unveiled the top language choice of learners in almost every capital city in the world, providing unique and fascinating insight into global language learning.

We can learn a lot from a letter written 300 years ago.

Letters Reveal the Life of a 20-Something in 18th-Century London

From money troubles to a forbidden romance, the life 27-year-old Ben Browne lived in 1719 London should sound relatable to today's young people.

When nature calls, NYC’s public restroom map answers.

NYC Releases Toilet Map to Solve City’s “Number One or Two” Problem

A new Google Maps layer shows NYC’s public restrooms, while the city promises to build or renovate 82 facilities. The initiative’s name? “Ur in Luck.”

She probably wound up with bug bites in some very uncomfortable places.

The Best U.S. Cities for Gardening Naked

Like gardening naked? You may want to move to one of these cities.

Colorized Video Transports Viewers to 1940s Chicago

From the cars to the fashion, a lot has changed in the Windy City.

Map showing the path of the 2024 total solar eclipse.

NASA's Interactive Eclipse Map Tells You Where and When to Get the Best View

If you want to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, this interactive tool has everything you need to know.

Curious about what your state's name means?

This Map Shows the Literal Translations of U.S. Place Names

From California to Boston, here are the literal translations of every American state and capital city name.

Slang can be useful. It can also be annoying.

‘Wicked Frickin’ Cringe’: The 10 Most Loved (And Most Hated) American Slang Words

Some American slang is frickin' great. Others can be cringe. Real talk.

The Rowe family heard unexplained noises in their home, like people falling down the staircase.

The 19th-Century “Gang of Ghosts” That Terrorized Chicago’s North Side

Discover the chilling tale of the Rowe family’s haunted household—including unseen ghosts, mysterious noises, and a lawsuit that made headlines.

Seems like overcrowding could be an issue.

The 25 Happiest Cities in America

Is it possible to make an objective list of cities offering your best chance of happiness? Maybe.

15 Delightfully Quirky Town Slogans

These towns may not have the biggest populations, but their clever slogans are second to none.

A map of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 showing where the fire burned.

Did a Cow Really Cause the Great Chicago Fire of 1871?

Many believed the origin of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was a cow kicking over a lantern. A map of the fire’s path suggested otherwise.

Vienna’s Wienflussportal, showing the spot where the Vienna River emerges from its underground course.

10 Rivers Buried Under Cities

Discover the hidden rivers buried beneath cities around the world. From Moscow to Tokyo, explore the history and modern efforts to reopen these forgotten waterways.

But shopping for certain foods when they’re in season could be a good way to save.

The Most Expensive Cities and States to Buy Groceries Right Now

Feel like you’re spending too much on groceries? You’re not alone. Learn about the average household spending on groceries in the U.S. and how to stretch your budget.

A hot San Francisco neighborhood tops the list.

The 20 Most Expensive U.S. Neighborhoods, Based on Square Footage

California and Florida dominate the list of America's priciest neighborhoods.

The 20 Best and Worst U.S. States For Drivers

Drivers in Iowa have some of the least stressful commutes in the country.

How Do Streets Get Named?

While developers can feel free to submit any name they’d like for a new street, cities usually have guidelines and standards.