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The annual pipe walk (shown in red) moves north from the ancient well, through neighborhoods and Victoria Park, before veering west to follow a 19th-century diversion.

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This Annual Pipe Walk Maps a Medieval Tradition in Bristol

The St. Mary Redcliffe Pipe Walk honors a legal agreement dating back to the days of Richard the Lionheart.

Palacsinta-Americana are a DIY party version of the classic Hungarian dessert.

desserts

‘Second Generation’ Makes Recipes That Survived World War Sparkle

In his Hungarian-Jewish cookbook, chef Jeremy Salamon of Agi's Counter digs into his family heritage and uses dill like glitter.

Vibrant Roseate Spoonbills get their distinctive pink color from a diet of crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates. It’s just one of the spectacular avian species on view in Florida.

birds

A Field Guide to Exploring Florida’s Best Birding Spots

Discover the feathered residents that are only found in the Sunshine State.

Wakulla Springs, fed by the world’s largest freshwater spring, features a 10-mile paddling trail that’s ideal for novice kayaking enthusiasts.

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Mangroves, Manatees, and More: Florida’s Stunning Paddle Destinations

Paddle out to gain a unique perspective on the Sunshine State

See manatees, Florida’s signature gentle giants, at the seven-mile-long Crystal River in the west central part of the state.

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Aquatic Adventures: 7 Spots for Diving, Snorkeling, and Wildlife in Florida

Discover the amazing underwater world that can be experienced only in the Sunshine State.

Seeing the rare leafless ghost orchid, a protected species, is one of the highlights of visiting Big Cypress National Preserve.

fauna

Fantastic Flora and Fauna: Where to Find Rare Wildlife and Curious Plants in Florida

Explore 8 spectacular spots in search of charismatic plants and wildlife that can only be found in the Sunshine State.

Our new book celebrates creatures big and small, familiar and unfamiliar.

wild life excerpts

What Sets Humans Apart From Other Creatures? Less Than You Might Think.

Our new book, "Wild Life," publishes today.

Peale was the first professional still-life painter in the United States.

food art

Why We Love Looking at Paintings of Food

For centuries, artists have painted fruit and cakes as a flex.

Horses supported travel, communication, agriculture, and warfare across much of the ancient world.

domestication

The First Horse Domestication Was Later Than We Thought

Where and when did horses become our helpers? Science has some new and surprising answers.

Puffling chicks hatch around July and start leaving the colony in mid-September.

wild life excerpts

How a 'Puffling Patrol' Protects Iceland’s Puffin Babies

On the small island of Heimaey, young volunteers help out disoriented baby birds.

The gym and auditorium at Schenley High School in Pittsburgh was built just before the school closed in 2008.

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What Abandoned Schools Can Teach Us

Empty chairs, empty tables, and the dismantling of the American Dream.

A 15th-century Iranian manuscript of the Shahnama ("The Book of Kings)" depicts a lavish banquet.

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A New Exhibition Features Culinary Art From Across the Islamic World

The Detroit Institute of Arts will showcase food-themed treasures from near and far.

These roughly 4,000-year-old tablets may be the oldest existing cookbook.

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What Researchers Learned From the World’s Oldest Cookbook

Now, you can view—and cook from—these nearly 4,000-year-old ancient Babylonian recipe tablets.

The Oxfordshire Band of Hope and Temperance Union produced this map of Oxford's breweries and pubs in 1883.

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The Victorian 'Drink Maps' Wielded by Anti-Booze Crusaders

Author Kris Butler reveals how Temperance advocates mapped bars to discourage their spread.

Podcast: Wood Island Lighthouse in Maine

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Podcast: Wood Island Lighthouse in Maine

Discover Wood Island Lighthouse's eerie history, ghostly tales and celebrity dog.

Readers picked Mongolia in 2024. Where do you want to go next?

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The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards Are Now Open!

Share your dream vacation to be included in Where to Wander 2025.

Researchers at Flinders University in Australia use sound to study soil health.

acoustics

How Can You Tell If Soil Is Healthy? Just Listen to It.

Ground-breaking "ecoacoustics" use underground critter concerts to monitor a hidden ecosystem.

Pastel de nata may be Portugal's most famous culinary export, but it's just the tip of the iceberg.

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Gastro Obscura's 10 Essential Places to Eat and Drink in Portugal

Transcendently flaky pastéis de nata, superb tinned fish, and fragrant fortified wines await.