In 388 B.C., the philosopher Plato founded the Academy outside the city walls of ancient Athens. The school hosted informal gatherings with some of the most notable thinkers of the era, including Theaetetus of Sunium, Archytas of Tarentum and Aristotle. It is considered to be the first University in the entire world and came to […]
The West Side Market is the oldest continuously operating municipally owned market in Cleveland, Ohio, but that history is just part of the reason it has become a key feature on many tours of the city. Located in the Ohio City neighborhood, the Market has turned into an attraction for both residents and tourists that […]
Monuments that honor the people who served in the American Civil War can be as culturally significant as they are monumentous, but regardless of their form or intended function, their presence allows contemporary communities to connect with a vital element of the past in order to influence their future. It’s why markers like the one […]
Sculpture parks across the world and even in Iowa have been able to create excitement and activity for entire communities, but few have done so with as much success as the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. This collection of modern sculptures has helped to create a pedestrian-friendly entrance to downtown Des Moines, Iowa. In […]
Historical Valley Junction, located just outside of Des Moines, Iowa, is home to over 160 distinctive stores, restaurants, & independent businesses. While other areas with the city and across the country can make similar or even far greater claims, what makes Historical Valley Junction different is a dedicated effort to form an identity that has […]
The Historic Center of Mexico City contains numerous monuments and landmarks that residents and tourists can explore and experience in a myriad of ways. With a history that dates back for centuries as well as a connection to the contemporary economy and culture of Mexico City, the area showcases what it can mean when an […]
Officially known as Plaza de la Constitución (Constitution Square), the Zócalo is the common name of the main square in central Mexico City. The space has been the site of rituals, ceremonies and parades for people living in the area for centuries, and has become a central gathering place for a variety of events in […]