Landmarks give us a true sense of place. Monuments and natural wonders help connect travelers to a destination and inspire trips around the globe, whether to Paris for the Eiffel Tower or Giza (near ...

Most of us carry a fixed picture of the world's great monuments. We see them in postcards and photos, and we assume they've ...

Everyone knows the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty, but do they know the true meaning behind their creation and what they represent? For many, famous monuments around the world are just tourist ...

Many structures around the world have been standing for hundreds of years. Save for a select few that have been meticulously cared for or restored, most look very different now than they did the day ...

Joan of Arc is more popular than Alexander Hamilton. Saint Francis of Assisi edges out Robert E. Lee. And there are 11 times more mermaids than congresswomen. These are some of the more surprising ...

The one thing we often believe about monuments is that they’ll always be there. After all, they were erected to pay homage, commemorate, or display power and might. However, as conflicts across the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...