Famous buildings and landmarks across the US are lit up for the winter holidays. The famous Rockefeller Christmas Tree is on display in Manhattan. The Grove in Los Angeles is decorated with wreaths and a giant Christmas tree. The White House and the Capitol Building each have their own official […]

Global landmarks were lit up in blue to show support and appreciation for healthcare workers everywhere during the coronavirus pandemic. Landmark sites such as Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle, the London Eye, and Windsor Castle have participated. People around the world have also been pausing to clap for healthcare workers […]

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people stayed home in 2020. This spring, tourist attractions, theme parks, and famous landmarks made history by shuttering their doors for the first time in decades. Come fall, many had reopened, but with strict new protocols in place, like capacity limits, temperature checks, and […]

While the Grand Canyon is well known around the world, there is a lot that you might not know about the national park. The landmark is so big that Rhode Island could fit inside of it, and much of it has yet to be explored. The national park also has […]

Many famous landmarks and iconic natural wonders have been flooded, scorched, or eroded by extreme weather in the last decade. In the US, the Statue of Liberty and Glacier National Park have both been affected by climate-related disasters. In some cases, the damage is irreversible. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for […]

Taking a moment to sit and kick back on Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps is officially illegal. The new ordinance went into effect on July 8, but the Associated Press reports that it wasn’t until this week that police officers in yellow vests started to deploy the new law. As part […]

The Empire State Building is known for its panoramic views of New York City, but visitors don’t always have the right vantage point to appreciate the architecture. A new observatory on the building’s second floor celebrates the construction of the skyscraper, which was completed in 1931. At the observatory’s entrance, […]

Rising sea levels, climbing global temperatures, and extreme weather conditions have scientists concerned about the fate of the world’s landmarks. A group of researchers recently developed a Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) that helps determine which World Heritage Sites face the most precarious future. Landmarks that are in danger include the […]

Washington, DC is home to America’s most historical landmarks. These landmarks attract thousands of visitors, but also have secrets and interesting backstories. A hidden crypt, a “whispering gallery,” and moon rocks can be found in DC. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Following is a transcript of the video. […]

The Statue of Liberty was first built in Paris, then shipped to the US in 350 pieces to be rebuilt. The idea for the shape of the Seattle Space Needle started as a doodle drawn on a napkin. St. Louis’ Gateway Arch was originally called the “Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.” […]

Adults aren’t the only ones who have caused some serious damage to a number of famous places and landmarks. Kids have been known to be just as destructive – whether by accident or not. We rounded up 10 incidents where children were accused of ruining everything from priceless art to […]

Two common types of red-green colour blindness are protanomaly and protanopia. Protanomaly means that red cone photopigments are abnormal, and protanopia means that there are no working red cone cells at all. The colours of famous US landmarks appear muted to people with colour blindness. About 8% of men and […]

Native Americans built vibrant communities in what is now the United States before colonizers arrived. From the Gateway Arch in St. Louis to Alcatraz in San Francisco, these US landmarks have Native American origins. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. Native Americans built vibrant communities in what is now the […]

Even the most beautiful buildings don’t always stand the test of time. Sometimes they’re torn down due to mounting maintenance costs after falling into disrepair, and sometimes they will fall prey to natural disasters. It is why the US has a list of historical places and landmarks that must be […]

When you’re a tourist in a new city, visiting famous buildings and monuments to learn about their history (and maybe snap a few selfies) is part of the experience. But to locals, those landmarks can be sources of frustration. Whether it’s a sordid history or a flawed design aesthetic, iconic […]

Retro feels, pastel hues, and symmetrical buildings are just some of the recurring themes in the works of cult filmmaker Wes Anderson – and it turns out similar places exist in real life. Brooklyn-based die-hard Anderson fan Wally Koval originally created his Instagram account @AccidentallyWesAnderson after being inspired by a […]

We’ve all been there. You’ve gone to the Eiffel Tower on your first day in Paris. Now you’re three hours deep in queues and your schedule for the rest of the weekend has been thrown off. Then you reach the top of the iconic tower, take in your surroundings, and […]