Butterflies and other insects do not differentiate much between patches of wildflowers in, say, a meadow and one in a public square. These wild patches attract both pollinators – helping keep their populations healthy – and city residents who welcome nature in the midst of their urban environment. Patches of wildflowers in

Allmaps Here takes historic maps and allows you to see where you are on them in the present day. Discover past landmarks or their vestiges or contribute to the project yourself. Using GPS in the year 1565 – verbeeldSkip to content

Friends – and even friends of those friends – help shape your microbiome, which shows another way that being social affects our health. While the linked article points out some drawbacks, it ultimately reminds us that having healthy social connections – and sharing others' microbiomes – has plenty of benefits, too. Your friends

Have you ever found yourself in an art museum, unable to wrench yourself away from a particular work? Interestingly, original art has a strong emotional effect on the brain (much more so than reproductions). Artwork acts on a part of the brain "associated with self-reflection." Of the artworks

The Hinton Collection at the New England Regional Art Museum in Australia consists of 139 works – and they are rife with personality and style. The aesthetic eye of the collector is apparent in this gathering of still lifes, portraiture, and scenes from everyday life – the paintings may exude femininity, have

Visit St. Peter's Basilica from your laptop and understand the history and development of this famous landmark. In the history section of the site, see how a Roman circus was transformed into a necropolis and then evolved into the basilica we know today, complete with the dome by

Spidery, regal, or demure, Australian orchids show nature at its most imaginative and colorful. This informative guide to these flowers – in addition to beautiful drawings – also offers facts and information. An illustrated guide to the orchids of AustraliaStunning, mysterious, and diverse – Australia’s 1700 orchids are the jewels of our

History often portrays women through the male gaze – how they looked, who they slept with. And primary sources about their lives may be scattered across various archives if they are not lost to time. To reframe a woman's life as one she lived in her own right, to

The House of Worth created dresses for royalty and high-society ladies from the latter half of the 19th century to the early 20th century. The dresses, with their opulent fabrics and luxurious details, are coveted by museums. As other fashion houses rose to prominence, Worth fell into decline, leaving behind