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A Caribbean ‘Cow’ Tooth Could Solve the Mystery of the Chincoteague Ponies

A surprise discovery from Haiti may finally reveal how some famous feral horses got to a distant barrier island.
Gemma Tarlach August 16, 2022
museums

The Old Man Who Claimed to Be Billy the Kid

Hico, Texas, has embraced 'Brushy Bill' Roberts and his tall tales.
Eric Moreno August 16, 2022
museums

Podcast: Grace Hopper’s Bug

We visit the home of trailblazing computer scientist Grace Hopper’s actual computer bug.
The Podcast Team August 15, 2022
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history

India: The Living Root Bridges of Cherrapunji

India
From $2,380 USD
Discover the architectural wonders of India’s living bridges and learn about the communities that maintain this unique tradition.
wildlife & nature

Living Islands: Whales, Water & Volcanoes of the Azores

Portugal
From $4,980 USD
Journey across three islands, swimming with dolphins, whale-watching, and hiking through craters.
food & drink

Sacred Granaries, Kasbahs and Feasts in Morocco

Morocco
Oct 4–15, 2022
From $4,820 USD
Tracking culinary wonders through mountains, deserts and granaries in Morocco
+ 5 other dates
history

Mexico City to Oaxaca: Tracing the Threads of Frida Kahlo’s Dresses

Mexico
Nov 11–19, 2022
From $3,870 USD
Learn about Frida's life, iconic aesthetic, and the cultural fabric of Central Mexico and Oaxaca.
+ 4 other dates
history

A Journey Through Bulgaria’s Abandoned Ruins and Otherworldly Monuments

Bulgaria
Sep 3–11, 2022
From $2,180 USD
Dive into one of Europe’s oldest countries as we explore ancient civilizations and marvel at otherworldly relics of a communist utopia that never came to be.
history

The Kingdoms of Andalusia: Secret Gardens and Haunted Palaces

Spain
Sep 26–Oct 3, 2022
From $3,535 USD
+ 4 other dates
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Pineapple Dump Pier
A local pineapple cannery once dumped pineapple trimmings off of this pier, with sometimes smelly results.
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Fairfield, Australia

Charles Grimes Expedition Cairn

A neat pile of shale marks an early English trip to the Yarra River.
Washington, D.C.

D.C.’s Floating Chandeliers

Mysterious installations bring levity and light to a sometimes stodgy city.
Reno, Nevada

'Jackson'

This former New Jersey bus now exists as a public art exhibit.
Telford and Wrekin, England

The Hay Inclined Plane

One of the first canal boat-lift inclines ever created.
Barcelona, Spain

La Llama

A bookstore dedicated to the intersection of comedy and art.
Herndon, Virginia

Acetylene Gas Generating Station

The birthplace of the Herndon Gas Company.
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Most Wanted Art: Unrecovered Art of WWII With the Monuments Men and Women Foundation

Starts Thu, Aug 18
4 Sessions
$80 per person
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All the Small Things: Crafting a Miniature Abandoned Room With Amanda Kelly

Starts Mon, Aug 22
5 Sessions
$225 per person
+ 1 other date
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Playing Ancient Games: History & Mythology With John Bucher

Starts Mon, Aug 22
3 Sessions
$210 per person
+ 4 other dates
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Historical Nonfiction: Research-Based Writing With Hadley Meares

Starts Wed, Aug 24
4 Sessions
$195 per person
+ 4 other dates
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Making Her Mark: Women of Abstract Expressionism With Regina Mamou of Art Muse LA

Starts Thu, Aug 25
5 Sessions
$80 per person
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School of Rocks: Minerals, Fossils, Meteorites With Yinan Wang

Starts Thu, Aug 25
4 Sessions
$75 per person
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