Photos show 12 iconic landmarks as they were being constructed

The Hollywood sign is a shining monument to the entertainment industry and a tourist attraction as culturally iconic for the city of Los Angeles as the Golden Gate Bridge is to San Francisco.

Things like smoking, touring the cockpit, and using a steak knife used to be commonplace on planes in the 1950s. Today, rules for passengers and cabin crews are more strict.

I woke up at 5 a.m. on Thanksgiving with one goal: Get to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as early as possible — and get out just as quickly.

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, “the funniest and most popular photography competition in the world,” according to the award organizers, “has reached its conclusion and is proud to announce the overall and category winners” for this year.

Sometimes, when living in New York City, you need a break from the hustle and bustle, and leaving the city isn't always possible.

The Charleston Place, one of the south’s most iconic hotels and a downtown landmark in Charleston, South Carolina, will be transforming into an enchanted Nutcracker-inspired wonderland for the upcoming holiday season. The hotel has something to make this season magical for everyone including a specialty Dream Concierge and nightly "snowfall" in the hotel’s Market Street Circle. From Nov. 24 through New Year’s Eve, The Charleston Place will transform into the magical world of The Nutcracker. The hotel will be draped in shimmering silver and golds, and will feature oversized Nutcrackers, glistening sugarplums and special appearances by ballerinas from the Dance Conservatory of Charleston. With decor designed by The Drifter, more than 140 decorated trees will adorn the hallways and courtyards along with a 40-foot tree in the center of Market Street Circle.

With just under 40 million inhabitants across more than nine million square kilometers of land, it’s no secret that Canada is one of the least-densely populated nations on the planet—yet it’s not just humans that call this vast expanse home. From the shores of Vancouver Island to the coast of Newfoundland, this sprawling country is absolutely brimming with birds, with no shortage of dazzling passerines, waterfowl, and raptors thriving across its borders. And for any seasoned birders hoping to add another species to their life list, the following Canadian birding festivals offer a truly unforgettable experience in the heart of one of North America’s most charming countries.

The beautiful winning images of the 2023 international Nature Photographer of the Year contest celebrating the beauty of nature photography were unveiled at an awards ceremony that took place at the annual Nature Talks Photo Festival in the Netherlands.

A landmark exhibition of feminist art opened last week at Tate Britain in London (runs until 7 April 2024). Showcasing work by over 100 women artists and collectives living and working in the UK, this is the first major survey of its kind. Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970 - 1990 includes painting, drawing, photography, textiles, printmaking, film, sculpture and archival materials created during a time of extreme social, economic and political change. As well as celebrating the work of well-known artists such as Sonia Boyce, Lubaina Himid, Helen Chadwick and Margaret Harrison, Women in Revolt! shows women artists, who despite long careers, are not as well known as they should be.

The travel experts at Bounce analyzed the world’s landmarks on a variety of factors including annual visitor numbers, entry prices, TripAdvisor ratings, and Instagram posts, to reveal the world’s most loved landmarks.  

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia is famous for its idiosyncratic form, richly carved Nativity Facade and, of course, its lengthy construction.

In 2019, the Vessel became the centerpiece of New York City's Hudson Yards neighborhood. Standing at 150 feet tall, with a honeycomb-looking facade, the Vessel cost an estimated $200 million to create, as Insider previously reported.