The idea of the Kra Canal – a bypass for the Strait of Malacca – dates all the way back to 1677. But though the technical hurdles have eased since then, fiscal and geopolitical ones have emerged to ...

Pasta Grill, housed in one of those beautiful brick buildings downtown, serves up Italian classics in an atmosphere that balances historic charm with contemporary comfort. The exposed brick walls and ...

There are 18 national parks near Salt Lake City and each is worth a visit. Here are the details on what to do at each one as ...

A map published by Earth System Science Data shows the dramatic decrease ... However, large-scale deforestation began in the ...

In greeting members of a full-house audience, David Thomas set the scene for the evening’s topic, the Underground Railroad in ...

The pilot program’s first goal isn’t to end speeding in the city but to show that the new traffic safety program is fair and ...

Broadway Fountain stands as the centerpiece of downtown, a cast-iron beauty that was exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial ...

Niagara Discoveries looked in on the history of Lewiston Hill in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today we’ll focus on the 19th ...

In the 19th century, this lost American boomtown shipped 15 train cars of sturgeon roe daily. Here's the surprising story of ...

In a 19th century brick townhouse, details that add a note of charm include a tin ceiling, wall moldings, and picture rails.

From early maps of America to ultra-rare railroad and military charts ... Topographical maps from the 19th century, like those created by the U.S. Geological Survey, can sell for hundreds of ...