History

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

The permanent home of a 1960s traveling museum of tiny historical dioramas.

This biographical museum honors the groundbreaking scientist at her birthplace in Warsaw.

This rare archive of original recordings and photos uncovers the early days of hip hop culture.

This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.

The historic home of the pivotal political activist who led the Métis people in rebellion against the Canadian government.

This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

A tree planted by Marie Curie is treasured by the Radium institute that she set up.

The remains of Uruguayan hero José Artigas lie beneath a monument in Montevideo’s main square.

A journey through 430 years of bulbiculture in the Netherlands.

Stare out over the lagoon and beyond from this 10th-century campanile on the island where the city of Venice began.

The sole surviving relic of the San Francisco neighborhood cobbled together from old horsecars and streetcars.

This historic stadium was built to host the first-ever FIFA World Cup.

These 18th-century paintings of Warsaw were used to reconstruct the city after World War II.