To any passersby along the age-old Riverside Drive in the village of Allouez, Wisconsin, the image of this monument may seem like just another average crypt. It is certainly not striking upon first glance—but the history and backstory of this…
For most tourists, Uzbekistan is synonymous with its ancient Silk Road bazaars in Samarkand or Bukhara. To wander through markets whose predecessors date back a millennia surrounded by blue-tiled minarets and mosques, can be a breath-taking experience. But there’s also…
We Broke Up, directed by Jeff Rosenberg and written by Laura Jacqmin and Jeff Rosenberg, explores the relationship between Lori (Aya Cash) and Doug (William Jackson Harper) right when they break up, a milestone which occurs just before Lori’s sister Bea’s (Sarah…
On May 3rd, 2003, the iconic Old Man of the Mountain collapsed. Much beloved by New Hampshire residents and tourists alike, the picture of the legendary rock face is on the state’s license plates, road signs, postage stamps, and so…
Chad Prather has an old-school philosophy when it comes to free speech. He supports it unequivocally. The way Prather sees it, speaking one’s mind sans filter can be healthy and revealing. Don’t pretend to be what people expect. Be authentic.…
This 17th century palace was the home of Francisco Gómez de Sandoval y Rojas, Duke of Lerma and an influential favorite of Spain’s King Phillip III. The duke was an important diplomat who negotiated numerous treaties and his magnificent and…
A woman goes through the relatable experience of losing it inside her home in The Woman in the Window, the latest from director Joe Wright. Anna wasn’t looking for trouble. In fact, she was doing quite the opposite, never leaving her…
As a former gritty and coal-fueled industrial powerhouse, Cleveland, Ohio was once crisscrossed by the steel rails that brought coke, coal, iron ore, and untold other materials to the steel mills and factories. Rail was king at the time. Across…
Christopher Smith’s “The Banishing,” premiering today on Shudder after a brief fest run, has the stately style and tone of a classical period piece, but it’s also kind of insane. It blends what one would expect from something like “The…
Since it first opened in 2000, Tateishi Burger has been a favorite of those who enjoy oddities, which are known in Japan as “B-spots.” Located in a quiet neighborhood, its raggedy façade may not lure in a lot of passersby, but…