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paintings

Did Ancient Egypt Have a Pigeon Problem?

More than 3,000 years ago, the birds appeared in unexpected places.
Shoshi Parks January 25, 2023
science

How the Enchanting, Elusive Pink Fairy Armadillo Became One Scientist's Obsession

A conservation biologist in Argentina once hosted one of the animals in her living room, but finding them in the wild has proven far more difficult.
James Hall January 26, 2023
politics

Podcast: Empress Anna’s Ice Palace

The spectacle in St. Petersburg, Russia, was the site of an incredibly strange wedding.
The Podcast Team January 25, 2023

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wildlife & nature

Living Islands: Whales, Water & Volcanoes of the Azores

Portugal
Sep 9–17, 2023
From $4,980 USD
Journey across three islands, swimming with dolphins, whale-watching, and hiking through craters.
art & culture

India: Desert Festivals of Rajasthan

India
Jan 31–Feb 10, 2023
From $6,570 USD
Experience the traditions and customs of desert culture in Northern India.
wildlife & nature

Swim with the Singing Whales of Tonga

Tonga
Jul 26–Aug 3, 2023
From $6,970 USD
Accompanied by conservation experts, you’ll spend five full days having swim encounters with humpback whales as their song fills the ocean.
+ 3 other dates
art & culture

Artisans & Exiles: Exploring the Hidden Traditions of Japan’s Sado Island

Japan
May 13–21, 2023
From $6,540 USD
Exploration through a history of exile, gold rush, and thriving cultural traditions.
+ 1 other date
food & drink

Los Angeles: America’s Culinary Frontier

Los Angeles
From $3,325 USD
wildlife & nature

Rewilding: Tracking Wolves in the Forests of Sweden

Sweden
Jul 17–22, 2023
From $3,930 USD
Experience Sweden's special connection with nature and learn first-hand how to observe and track local animals.
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55.6037, 13.0445
Grand Circus Hotel
At this bohemian accommodation in Sweden, guests who dream of joining the circus can spend the night in themed wagons.
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Genoa, Nevada

Genoa Bar & Saloon

Decor at “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor” includes Raquel Welch's brassiere hanging from a stuffed moose head.
London, United Kingdom

Street Cat Bob Memorial Statue

This life-size monument honors the legacy of a famous literary feline.
San Francisco, California

Gilbert Baker Memorial

A tribute to the artist and activist who created the rainbow pride flag.
Ojai, California

Piedra Blanca

Unusual white sandstone formations in the Los Padres National Forest.
Pewsey, England

Pewsey White Horse

This figure was cut into the hillside in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI.
Marlborough, England

Marlborough White Horse

One of the smaller hillside chalk horses was designed and cut in by a group of local students in 1804.
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Stories in the Stones: How to Read a Gravestone With Dr. Elise M. Ciregna

Starts Sat, Jan 28
4 Sessions
$245 per person
In this four-part course, learn how to decode the stories in gravestones and deepen your understanding of America’s cemeteries.
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Mating Rituals of the Animal Kingdom With Dr. Sarah McAnulty

Starts Mon, Jan 30
4 Sessions
$70 per person
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Life Beneath the Waves: A Deep Dive on Oceans With Melissa Cristina Márquez

Starts Tue, Jan 31
4 Sessions
$70 per person
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Making Scents: Experimental Perfumery With Saskia Wilson-Brown

Starts Mon, Feb 6
3 Sessions
$215 per person
+ 1 other date
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$225 per person
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