abandoned
The Modern Lives of Cuba's Old Movie Theaters
One photographer's four-year project to document the country's aging cinemas.
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Stories
Stories shared by this traveler.
salt
The Startling Colors and Abstract Shapes of Salt Ponds
Masterpieces from above.
soviet history
The Overlooked Wonders of Soviet-Era Industrial Design
Space-themed vacuum cleaners, and more.
animals
New York City's Pigeons, Like You've Never Seen Them Before
They're ready for their close-up.
forests
Enchanting Illustrations Carved From Old Books
Open the covers to a world of holloways, moonlit leaves, and forest creatures.
soviet history
30,000 Hidden Images Reveal the World of a Soviet-Era Photographer
The secret trove of film and negatives, stashed in a Russian attic.
signs
A Last Look at Ireland's Disappearing Storefronts
Photographing the colors and typography of traditional Irish shops.
abandoned
Exploring Iceland's Beautiful, Desolate Westfjords
Abandoned homes in dramatic landscapes.
nature
Photographing a Stormy Sea in All Its Mythic Glory
Relentlessly imposing waves.
landscapes
12 Otherworldly Landscapes From the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards
Beautifully surreal images.
collections
Decoding the Design History of Your Coffee Cup Lid
It's a modern marvel.
libraries
The Libraries That Preserve the History of Small Islands
Tiny islands, great archives.
abandoned
Diving Into Estonia's Abandoned Underwater Prison
A former Soviet labor camp is now partially flooded, like an island in the middle of a lake.
photography
How Photographs Printed on Paper Changed 19th-Century America
Shareable images have always had an impact.
art
The Art of Chinese Propaganda Posters
A glimpse inside the collection of Shaomin Li, artist and dissident.
mythology
One Artist's Mission to Illustrate All the World's Mythical Beasts
Squonks, Lindworms, Dijiangs, and more.
art
Rediscovering the Blazingly Bright Colors of Ancient Sculptures
And why most of us grew up believing classical sculpture is white.
hidden
Unseen 1960s Photos of London's East End
A hidden archive of glorious Kodachrome, rediscovered.
abandoned
Finding the Beauty in Nordic Ruins
Stark, wintry photographs of Northern Europe’s abandoned buildings.
maps
Charting the Geography of Classic Literature
A new exhibit focuses on maps of fictional worlds.
photography
How Photographers Captured the Incarceration of Japanese Americans During WWII
A new exhibition examines a dark history.
photography
The Painstaking Process Behind Those Wild WWI Naval Paint Jobs
"Dazzle" paint was first tested on tiny model ships.
victorian
The Intricate Craft of Using Human Hair for Jewelry, Art, and Decoration
Your guide to the four techniques of hair work.
sacred spaces
The Secret Paths That Led Ireland’s Catholics to Forbidden Mass
Passages to salvation from a time of persecution.
