Cultural Heritage
Discover the inspiring lives of CBS daytime stars in this exclusive podcast. Don Diamont, Heather Tom, and Eric Braeden share career highlights, humanitarian missions, and life-changing travel experiences that shaped their passion and purpose.
Did you know we once had a state named Franklin? I learned the fascinating story in Washington County, Tennessee. Beyond the lost state, the site has a fascinating history from before the Revolution to the Civil War.
The smell of incense and coffee filled the air, mingling with steam and smoke as the clay pot brewed over charcoal. Rain fell softly at the open-air restaurant, and I moved closer to the fire. After 24 hours of travel from Atlanta to Addis Ababa, that strong cup of coffee revived me and welcomed me to Ethiopia.
I'll always have a soft spot for slightly tacky Lake George Village because my dad took the family there every July 4th for fireworks. He'd yell, over and over, "Thank you, Thomas Jefferson! Thank you, Benjamin Franklin!" However, far greener and atmospheric, Lake Placid feels genuine and provides a real sense of community.
Bourbon and Baptist rarely mix. However, in Georgetown and neighboring Shelbyville, Kentucky, they blended and created a distinct bourbon culture. Elijah Craig, a Baptist minister, began distilling bourbon in Georgetown and is often credited as the father of bourbon.
The muddy waters of the Li River churn in the erratic wind that blows in. The weather is unusually inclement for a summer evening. Dark clouds hover above the pointed ridges of the Karst mountains to our north. Hwang stops rowing and points downstream towards a bend of the river. A couple of bamboo rafts have suddenly popped into view, bobbing in the water, slowly moving towards us.
The small Thiokol Memorial Museum in Kingsland, Georgia, tells a big story about one of the worst industrial tragedies in US history. The tragedy struck Camden County on February 3, 1971, when a plant explosion killed 29 and injured another 50 people. Thiokol Chemical was a complex of 36 buildings between Kingsland and Woodbine, another small town about 12 miles to the north, which manufactured trip flares for the Vietnam War. The victims were primarily women of color who did not know the dangerous nature of the material they were using.
Unlike in most parts of Europe, the alpine frontier in Bhutan begins at around 4,000 meters above sea level. These windswept plateaus, made up of vast rugged terrain, are not only home to the highlanders but also a treasure trove of biodiversity — stunted firs and dwarf rhododendrons, blue sheep, marmots, takins, snow leopards, and, most notably, yaks and the highly sought-after golden fungus (Cordyceps sinensis), which are the pulse and lifeblood of the highland economy.
Like all fretwork by Frank Lloyd Wright, the stylized cedar cutouts over the upper windows of the Gordon House are unique. Some people think the pattern looks like upside-down saw blades in a nod to Oregon's lumber industry. Others believe it resembles fallen trees or branches, tour guide and assistant manager Mairee MacInnes remarked.
Discover New Orleans beyond the French Quarter with World Footprints. Explore Leah Chase’s legacy, Tremé’s rich history, hidden museums, and the famous Carousel Bar.
Talk about a getaway. Indonesia’s 17,000 islands include Sumatra, the world’s sixth largest. Making up an incredible slice of its west coast, West Sumatra hugs the Indian Ocean, where 100 miles offshore lie the fabled and exotic Mentawai Islands. Engaging locals include a mix of colorful Indo, tribal, and missionary characters who—mixed with stunning visitor affordability—make these islands a true jungle-meets-ocean nirvana.
Hidden away in Aspen’s industrial outskirts near the airport, Mawa’s Kitchen appears out of nowhere. At first glance, the quiet, warehouse-filled street seems an unlikely setting for a culinary hotspot. But step inside, and that illusion quickly falls away. Here in this light, airy space, with its French-inspired wallpaper and forest-green bar, Mawa McQueen’s world comes alive.
