Major Power in Canada: The Niagara Falls Power Station
The Canadian Niagara Power Company began operations in 1905, the first major power producer on the Canadian side of the Niagara River.
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Malbork Castle: A Gothic Architectural Wonder
The world's largest castle.
At first glance from across the Nogat River, Malbork Castle appears to tower over the surrounding town. The world’s largest castle, dating back to the 13th century, it is also a UNESCO world heritage site.
Hacienda Mirandillas Is the Promise of a Better Future
Living in harmony.
Renovations to Hacienda Mirandillas may be far from complete, but the place is teeming with a tradition of perseverance, palpable to all those who stop by for a cup of coffee and several generations-worth of stories.
Classic Elegance With the History-Rich Trumpy Motor Yacht
Ever wonder what it was like to hobnob with the Rockefellers? Find out first-hand with the classic 1947 Trumpy motor yacht BB, which recently sold fresh on the heels of a $4 million refit.
Because no, they really don’t build them like they used to, it is understandable that the luxury yacht world was abuzz when a classic 1947 Trumpy appeared on the market.
An Apothecary Founded by Dominican Friars Offers Gilded Colognes in Florence
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
The Officina Santa Maria Novella story officially begins in 1612. But like many Old World stories, especially those tied to the church, its origins predate that. The history of the apothecary dates back to the 13th century when it was a monastic laboratory—Dominican friars began concocting herbal remedies in the convent’s infirmary in the time of Giotto and Dante.
Winston Churchill’s War Office Is Now a Luxury Accommodation
OWO Residences by Raffles.
The offices that housed Churchill’s operations and inspired Bond have become luxury condos in London. Take a look inside.
Historic Celtic Sites on a Trip Through Northern Spain
History in stone.
With its lush pastures, rolling hills, and misty coastlines, it’s easy to mistake Spain’s northern landscapes for the green-mantled British Isles.
The Nostalgia and Romanticism of the Holiday Catalogue
In the age of mail orders.
Even if you grew up in the ’90s and early 2000s, you’re likely no stranger to window shopping through a thick curated seasonal catalogue filled with vibrant images of every product you could imagine.
5 Women You May Not Have Heard of Who Shaped Canadian Art and Culture
A round of applause.
Here are five women who took their talents and skills and changed Canada for the better and an interactive timeline that pays homage to many more.
