Tag: “Natural History Museum”

15 articles found.

  1. Ancient Ruins of Turkey

    More drawn to local bazaars than ancient ruins, I discovered that marble rubble and stone pillars can be just as thrilling as those carpets and hookahs.

  2. A Balancing Act

    A stroll along the northshore of Maui brought me face to face with the impossible

  3. Bologna Frames Space and Time

    History can be reconstructed but its remnants persist in some way in its people, its artists and artisans, its customs, its food

  4. Now Boarding at SFO: The Airport is the Museum

    With a fulltime staff of professional curators, San Francisco International Airport is also one of the busiest museums in America

  5. Northleach in the Cotswolds

    Seeing the Historical Side of England

  6. The Neon Boneyard in Las Vegas

    A junkyard of vintage glitz and glamor awaits for you in Las Vegas.

  7. Worldwide Weave

    The Textile Museum of Oaxaca celebrated its Grand Opening in April of 2008 with an exhibit entitled, "From Mitla to Sumatra: The Art of the Woven Fret," featuring handmade indigenous clothing from Iran to Burma.

  8. A Telephoto Lens in the Vatican Museum

    It is impossible to absorb all the art when walls, floor, and ceiling overflow, but it helps to focus on one element at a time.

  9. Travel is not Always Fun

    Amidst the beauty of Cambodia lies a great deal of pain. Traveling through Phnom Penh brought me face to face with the past.

  10. History Buff or Not, the Roman Forum Is Transfixing

    The Roman Forum is one of the most magnificent sites in the world and gives a deeper appreciation for the accomplishments of the Roman Empire.