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In Photos: Chicago’s Rail Yards in the 1940s
Photographer Jack Delano spent some time in the rail yards of Chicago 75 years ago picturing workers who kept the trains running and almost everything that’s connected to this world. Today, some of his most striking pictures are preserved…
In Photos: Places That Are Forbidden to Tourists
When you’re daydreaming about your next vacation, there’s a good chance that the locations in this gallery won’t cross your mind, and for good reason. You see, some destinations are simply off-limits to tourists. From rediscovered caves to…
In Photos: Hiking the US’s National Trails
Photographer Bart Smith has been hiking the US’s national trails since 1992. Today he completes his 30th, the 3,700-mile Lewis and Clark trail, in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act. We select some of…
In Photos: Stunning Buildings From Hong Kong
Photographer Peter Stewart has always felt drawn to the urban density and scale of big cities, and it’s a common theme through much his photography. ‘I like to create images that often lack a single point of interest, with the visual hook,…
In Photos: Awesome Glass Buildings Around the World
From the pyramid made with 673 glass panes that serves as the main entrance to the famed Louvre Museum in Paris to the 591-foot-tall (180 meters) skyscraper that stands at the former site of Baltic Exchange and Chamber of Shipping, which…
In Photos: The Oddest Museums in the USA
There are plenty of unconventional, unexpected and delightfully bonkers museums to explore around the States. From a museum that attracts hordes of visitors a year hoping to uncover the secrets of the town's extra-terrestrial connections…
In Photos: Burning Man 2018
The annual festival, taking place in the Nevada desert, started with a dust storm and ended with the usual combination of fire and theatrics. From Burning Man that takes place at Black Rock City, a temporary city erected in the Black Rock…
In Photos: Stunning Pictures of Underwater WrecksÂ
This aerial photo represents HMAS Cerberus Shipwreck in Half Moon Bay, California, U.S. From a shipwreck in the Red Sea, off the coast of Egypt to another one in the Red Sea, these photos of underwater wrecks are truly amazing, so try not…
In Photos: Perseid Meteor Shower 2018
The Perseid, the most popular meteor shower of the year, peaked between the nights of Aug. 11 and 13. It's that time of year again when Northern Hemisphere sky watchers turn their attention to the Perseids. This selection of photos will…
20 U.S. Destinations You Won’t Believe Are Real
The photo above represents the Isle Royale National Park which provides the best view in the state. The world is full of awesome destinations that look like they’re straight out of a fairytale. Did you know these natural wonders are in…