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For centuries, Sacsayhuamán’s giant interlocking stones have puzzled observers; today, archaeologists are still investigating how Inca builders moved and fitted the largest blocksSacsayhuaman is famed for the giant stones and the weird zigzagging walls and is still one of the finest examples of Incan engineering. Its...- Obama-appointed preservation architect bought a UFO-shaped home made from reinforced plastic in 2002, moved it from San Diego to California’s San Jacinto mountains in 2004, and is now selling it for $1.5 millionMilford Wayne Donaldson, known for his commitment to architectural preservation, is putting his extraordinary UFO-shaped home on the market...
- Texas’ 1927 Hawn Hotel closed in 1978 and was condemned in 1989; a $17.6 million rehabilitation converted the vacant tower into 33 housing units and ground-floor commercial spaceThe Hawn Hotel in Temple, Texas, has transitioned from a long-vacant structure to a modern residential and commercial space. Completed in 1...
- Zaha Hadid Foundation turns architect’s former London headquarters into new arts venueThe Zaha Hadid Foundation is getting ready to open a public arts venue at the architect’s former studio in London’s Clerkenwell area. The G...
- From Jackie Kennedy to Jill Biden: Michelle Obama looks back at how first ladies changed the White House while protecting its historic legacyMichelle Obama praises Jackie Kennedy for her role in preserving the White House's history and significance. She emphasizes the necessity f...
- Jessica Chastain bought a historic New York apartment in 2015; restoring Leonard Bernstein’s former home revealed a fireplace sealed behind a wallJessica Chastain had put her historic New York apartment back on the market for $6.49 million last year. The four-bedroom co-op in the Osbo...
- Edward Norton bought a wave-shaped Malibu home for $11.8 million in 2017; its original asking price was $22 millionEdward Norton bought the Stevens House in Malibu for $11.8 million in August 2017. The John Lautner-designed property was built in 1968 and...
- Dakota Johnson spent $3.55M on an LA home in 2016; a decade later, she sold it for $5.9MDakota Johnson has sold her Hollywood Hills home for $5.92 million after buying the 3,210-square-foot property for $3.55 million in 2016. T...
- Diane Keaton once owned a striking Los Angeles hillside home; Decades earlier, a silent-film star acquired it after finding out embezzlement of funds by his managerDiane Keaton once owned the Samuel-Novarro House in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. The home was completed in 1928 by architect Lloyd Wright for Lo...
- Anand Mahindra discovers Kota's 'AI' like beautiful destination beyond coaching centres, adds it to his 'Wanderer list'Anand Mahindra was surprised to discover Kota’s Chambal Riverfront after initially mistaking visuals of the destination for AI-generated im...
- Brad Pitt helped refurbish a French recording studio with producer Damien Quintard after nearly two decades of 'silence'Miraval Studios at Château Miraval in Provence has reopened after renovations carried out by actor Brad Pitt and producer Damien Quintard. ...
- In 2014, Joan Rivers left a Manhattan penthouse worth $28 million; after relisting for $38 million later, it eventually took a $10 million price cutJoan Rivers’ former Manhattan penthouse has returned to the luxury real estate market with a substantial reduction in its asking price. Sit...
- In 2013, Bob Hope's estate listed his UFO-style home for $50 million; after zero buyers, it eventually sold for $13 millionBob Hope’s distinctive Palm Springs residence, popularly called as his “UFO house,” eventually found a new owner after years on the market....
- In 1991, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore paid $6 million for 24 Woodside acres; 30 years later, his estate placed the property under a permanent conservation easementIn 1991, Gordon and Betty Moore acquired Mountain Meadow, a historic estate nestled in Woodside, California. They dedicated significant res...
- Pakistan took full advantage of Indus Waters Treaty following India’s unequal concessions: PK SaxenaFormer Indian Indus Waters Commissioner PK Saxena called the Indus Waters Treaty unequal, saying India made concessions while Pakistan expl...
- Billionaire Barry Diller spent $260 million to transform a derelict New York pier into a little island. Now millions use the Hudson river parkLittle Island transformed an abandoned pier into a public park on Manhattan's Hudson River. Barry Diller funded the project to create a spa...
- Checking in to historyHotels with History is a captivating podcast exploring the storied past of luxury hotels worldwide. In this episode, the spotlight is on Th...
- Angelina Jolie bought this $24.5 million Los Angeles estate in 2017, once owned by Hollywood legend Cecil B. DeMille, with 11,000 sq ft, 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and a unique Charlie Chaplin connectionAngelina Jolie acquired a Los Angeles estate for USD 24.5 million in 2017 that once belonged to Cecil B. DeMille. This property features an...
- In 1662, Pieter Bronck bought 1,900 acres near Coxsackie, New York. 364 years later, his 1663 home remains Upstate New York’s oldest, after 8 generations lived there tooBronck House, built in 1663, is the oldest house in upstate New York located in Coxsackie. Pieter Bronck established his family home after ...
- Once-abandoned American factories were facing an uncertain future; developers repurposed their large industrial spaces into art galleries, restaurants and hotelsOnce-abandoned factories, mills and warehouses can take on new roles when cities and developers embrace adaptive reuse. These industrial st...
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