The Holy Island That Appears When the Sea Disappears
Kings and saints, bloody battles, and muddy toes.
History
The New Travel Problem No One Warns You About
Legends, lies, and licensed guides.
Could America’s Most Enduring Cold Case Finally Be Solved?
The lost colony of Roanoke remains a mystery that researchers are hoping DNA tracing can solve.
Locals Say the Devil Left His Footprint at This Ancient Cathedral — and You Can Still See the Evidence
The distinctive towers of the Munich Cathedral compete with the clouds, shaping the city skyline. Inside, the image is just as powerful; the Cathedral seems to stand in a different era entirely, with its late-Gothic architecture, stained-glass window designs, and even a 500-year-old automaton clock with quaint figures, planets, and signs of the zodiac that … Continued
The Effort to Create the First-Ever National List of Endangered Latinx Landmarks
Latinx contributions to society are in peril without conservation efforts. In May, President Trump proposed a $158-million cut to the federal Historic Preservation Fund. Despite Latinx communities representing nearly 20% of the U.S. population, fewer than 1% of sites on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) reflect Latinx history. The NRHP is an official … Continued
This Archaeological Site in Texas Might Hold the Secret to the Universe
The White Shaman Preserve in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands showcases 4,000 years of Indigenous rock art—offering insight, mystery, and awe along the Texas-Mexico border.
The 2,000-Year-Old Mystery Behind a Famous Greek Oracle Has Been Solved
New science suggests Delphi’s most famous figure – the Oracle – may have been influenced not just by gods, but by the mountain beneath her feet.
Why This Is the Time to Visit the Civil Rights Trail
With history under attack, it’s crucial to bear witness.
Is It Tacky to Visit Places of Death and Tragedy for Halloween?
With Halloween just around the corner, in this month’s “Dear Eugene,” we weigh in on whether visiting a place of tragedy for tricks, treats, and ghostly encounters is actually a good idea.
A Really Ugly Story About America’s Prettiest City
And one with a hopeful ending.