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History of Beijing Streets: Yandaixie (Crooked Tobacco Pouch) Street
While gigantic shopping complexes are taking over Beijing, some ancient shopping streets have stayed close to their historical roots. Located
Arts & Culture
5 Notorious NYC Crime Scenes: Heists, Bombings & Robberies
From heists that have inspired movies to a deadly terrorist attack in 1920 whose traces still remain, revisit 5 notorious
Architecture
The Oldest Buildings in New York City’s Five Boroughs
Hidden between modern skyscrapers and nineteenth century row houses are remnants of the City’s Dutch past. While the Bronx
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History of NYC (Fruit) Streets: Cranberry, Orange and Pineapple Streets in Brooklyn
Glancing up in a certain area in Brooklyn, the streets seem to become an orchard, with the street signs as
Arts & Culture
5 Notorious NYC Crime Scenes
New York City sidewalks have certainly seen their share of crime scene tape–though in most cases, the blood has
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Rome’s Ara Pacis Museum: An Ancient Altar of Peace in Richard Meier’s Modern Shed
All photos by Ellen Ryan One thing you learn quickly in Rome is that there is not a lot of
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A Day in the Life of an American Tycoon: J.P. Morgan’s Manhattan
Ever wonder what it’s like to spend a day in someone else’s shoes? In this new series, we’
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History of the Los Angeles Palace Theater, A Beaux-Arts Masterpiece
Every year, the Los Angeles Conservancy hosts Last Remaining Seats, a series of screenings held in several of the historic
Arts & Culture
Living Activism at the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space in NYC’s East Village
Thirty minutes from Wall Street is something of an anomaly, or a miracle: a small storefront with tiles spelling “HISTORY
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Behind the Scenes at the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen, the Second Oldest Library in NYC
Save for the doorman’s greeting of a soft smile, nod, and hello, the Library of the General Society of
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History of NYC Streets: Love Lane's Carriage Houses Carry Echoes of a Brooklyn Past
Brooklyn may be famous for its elegant brownstones, but its lesser-known brick carriage houses are just as charming. A vestige
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The NYC That Never Was: Midtown's Dream Rooftop Airport
Delta Airlines has a new rooftop lounge at JFK, but there could have been an entire rooftop airport in midtown