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Visiting Leiden, Canals and Charm Without the Crowds of Amsterdam

Leiden, a city whose university is often called the Oxford of the Netherlands, features museums, gardens, murals and plenty of ways to stretch your mind.

Winnie Hu And Hiroko Masuike
2025-11-08 09:02:41
United States
Urban Areas

The NYC Transportation Crew Helping Preserve Its Cobblestone Streets

Meet the specialty bricklayers helping to preserve a quaint remnant of New York City’s early days.

Sharon Otterman And Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times
2025-11-04 21:02:40
United States
Churches ( Buildings)

Aging N.Y.C. Seminary’s Prayers Are Answered With a Lease by Vanderbilt

The Tennessee university has promised to make repairs to the General Theological Seminary buildings as it establishes a satellite campus in Chelsea.

In Search of the Simpsonville Massacre

In 1865, two dozen Union soldiers, all formerly enslaved, were ambushed and killed along a road in Kentucky. Archaeologists are still searching for their remains.

From Truman to Trump: A Tale of Two White House Renovations

President Harry S. Truman consulted Congress, architects and a fine arts commission on everything from construction plans to fabric samples. President Trump is taking a different approach.

Ashley Ahn
2025-10-23 03:01:49
United States
Historic Buildings and Sites

What to Know About the White House East Wing and Its History

The East Wing has been a base for the first lady, an entryway for social functions and an emergency bunker.

As Trump Moves Forward With White House Ballroom Project, Architects Raise Concerns

Architects were surprised by the scale and speed of the project, but the president is moving forward with his plans for a ballroom at the White House.