How Artisans Are Recreating the American Revolution
In the spirit of 1776, these shipwrights, printers and textile workers are commemorating George Washington’s legacy through 18th-century techniques. Source link
Rope Jumper Falls to Her Death After Operators Fail to Secure Harness
Harrowing videos of the incident in Brazil showed the woman lifted over the heads of two instructors, her arms spread like wings, as they threw her off a bridge. Source link
Uzbekistan Is Attracting Younger Travelers, but Does It Live Up to the Buzz?
This Central Asian country is gaining traction with young travelers seeking beauty, authenticity and low prices. Was it worth the 12-hour flight? Source link
‘Witness’ Tree Outside Abraham Lincoln’s Former Home Irreparably Damaged
Storms damaged the American linden tree, which was alive when Lincoln lived at the home in Springfield, Ill. He left it in 1861 for the White House. Source link
Captain Sandy Keeps It Moving on Bravo’s ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’
Since 2017, the captain has led several megayachts and crews on the popular reality-TV franchise. Source link
A Guide to Chicago’s South Side, Home of the New Obama Center
The Obama Presidential Center, opening on June 19, is poised to attract visitors to an often-overlooked area. Here’s what you’ll find in Hyde Park and beyond. Source link
A New Hotel From Lake Como’s Grande Dame
Plus: a Danh Vo exhibition on a Danish island, wood-fired ceramics and more recommendations from T Magazine. Source link
How to File a Travel Insurance Claim
The process involves attention to detail and, above all, documentation. Here’s what you need to know. Source link
Amtrak Speeds Up Trip From Vancouver to Seattle for World Cup Fans
Passengers heading from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle will now clear U.S. customs before boarding instead of stopping once they’ve crossed the border. Source link
7 Revolutionary-Era Bars That Are as Old as America
Taverns were important incubators of revolutionary fervor where patriots gathered to plot and gossip. Here are a few where you can still taste the spirit of 1776. Source link