Cultural Heritage
The earth belongs to not only some humans, but all humans and other species that co-exist together. So it’s important to ensure everyone is on board in a conservation initiative.
The 41st edition of the French Quarter Festival, taking place from April 11th to 14th, 2024, will once again enchant the French Quarter with a celebration of the city's music, art, and food. Over the course of four days, between half a million to a million people will gather in the French Quarter, making it one of the largest free music festivals in the country.
The proud capital of Spain’s Basque region, Bilbao, is a place where culture, history, and mouthwatering gastronomy surround you. Their storied history and decades spent fighting to retain their unique culture have shaped it to be the one-of-a-kind city it is today.
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a lesser-known European entity sandwiched between France, Belgium, and Germany.
Feeling unsafe in the U.S., many Black Americans are glad to be in other countries -- or eager to go abroad.
Theatre of Memory in Gainesville, Florida displays one mans collection of memories across a wide variety of topics.
Originally named Vermilionville, today Lafayette, Louisiana is home to a living history museum that takes you back to a recreated Acadian village. Acadian culture began with Le Grand Derangement in the 1750s and ‘60s. At that time during the French and Indian War, the British drove thousands of French Canadians out of their home. Because they were Catholic and refused to sign loyalty oaths to England, the British didn’t trust them. They captured the Acadians, loaded them in ships, and deported them.
A half hour’s drive north of Pittsburgh, the tiny Western Pennsylvania town of Harmony, with a population of fewer than 1,000 people, has an unusual history that makes for a fascinating visit.
The current city of Dallas, Texas was once called the Peters Colony and inhabited by a variety of Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Tawakoni, Delaware, and Waco tribes.
The Fredericksburg region in Virginia is part of Spotsylvania County and not only was it a prominent destination during the colonial times, it played a huge role during the Civil War.
Mention Daytona Beach, Florida, and most people will either declare its glory as the birthplace of NASCAR or as the “World’s Most Famous Beach.” Daytona Beach and its surrounding communities occupy an iconic piece of Florida’s east coast. It turns out Daytona Beach is a treasure trove of Black history sites and stories.
From the new Morgan Freeman film, Invictus, to the 2010 FIFA World Cup Games, South Africa has become a lead actor on the world’s stage. What is most striking about this beautiful nation is that the South African natural landscape is as compelling as the journey through the places shaping the country’s transformation from apartheid to a multicultural democracy.
