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The Amazing Pop Iconography of Vintage Firework Art

Sarah Laskow July 1, 2015
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6 Historical Burgers to Make for July 4th

Boozy fillings, peanut butter toppings, and other interesting recipes of yore.
Sam O'Brien June 30, 2022
education

Podcast: Floating Freedom School

Denied a formal education on land, Black children found a place to learn on this paddleboat.
The Podcast Team June 30, 2022
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history

Greece: Ancient Ruins to Modern Culture

Greece
Oct 24–Nov 3, 2022
From $6,570 USD
Discover the impact of Ancient Greece in today's modern-day culture by connecting the dots between legendary landmarks, such as the Oracle of Delphi, and local traditions still found today.
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hidden cities

Hidden Berlin: Exploring the City’s Abandoned and Underground Spaces

Germany
Sep 12–17, 2022
From $3,270 USD
history

Tunisia & the Sands of Time

Tunisia
Feb 12–24, 2023
From $4,890 USD
Discover unique landscapes, wander through winding medinas, relax by ancient oases, and journey to the Sahara and back.
+ 4 other dates
art & culture

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

Japan
Oct 15–23, 2022
From $5,650 USD
Exploration through a history of exile, gold rush, and thriving cultural traditions.
+ 5 other dates
food & drink

Forest to Table in Alpine Slovenia

Slovenia
Sep 4–9, 2022
From $2,865 USD
Alongside local experts, we'll munch our way through Slovenia's stunning alpine pastures, forests, and lakes—gathering wild foods, making mountain tea, and crafting a charismatic cheese.
+ 1 other date
art & culture

Literature, Lore & Libations Across Ireland’s Northwest

Ireland
Sep 9–17, 2022
From $5,730 USD
An exciting itinerary celebrating the legends, lore, stories, and storytellers of Ireland and their inspiration.
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Manchester, England

Irwell Sculpture Trail

The longest sculpture trail in the United Kingdom.
Purcellville, Virginia

The Oakdale School

The oldest existing one-room brick schoolhouse in Loudoun County.
Alamosa County, Colorado

Zapata Falls

A short but powerful waterfall resides amid Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes.
Tokyo, Japan

Transparent Toilet

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.
New York, New York

Bryant Park Escape Hatch

A commemorative plaque hides a door that leads down to the New York Public Library's underground book bunker.
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery

A building that was once a general store, a speakeasy, and a newspaper office now holds a small gallery filled with New Orleans photography.
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Nature Printing With Latifat Apatira

Starts Tue, Jul 5
3 Sessions
$140 per person
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How We Dream: The Science, History & Future of Dreaming With Sidarta Ribeiro

Starts Wed, Jul 6
2 Sessions
$50 per person
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Tiny Ecosystems: Making Terrariums With the Terrorium Shop

Starts Wed, Jul 6
3 Sessions
$150 per person
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How to Read a Landscape: Botany & Ecology With Annie Novak

Starts Mon, Jul 11
3 Sessions
$65 per person
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Playing Ancient Games: History & Mythology With John Bucher

Starts Mon, Jul 11
3 Sessions
$210 per person
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The Truth About Sharks With Melissa Cristina Márquez

Starts Mon, Jul 11
5 Sessions
$80 per person
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