The Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.’s most recognizable landmark, attracted over 2 million visitors in 1966, 1 million in 1994, and less than 250,000 by 2024. The National Park Service’s timed ...

George Hartman, who helped design Market Square on Pennsylvania Avenue NW and influenced the controversial World War II ...

For the first time since 1934, the Washington Monument, just west of the Smithsonian Castle on the Mall, is covered with scaffolding, as it undergoes a $9.4 million renovation. Encased in a blue ...

Officers working the area of Monument Boulevard near Meadow Lane heard gunshots about 3 a.m., according to a police statement. As that was happening, police said several 911 calls regarding ...

Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on ...

Six years after a reckless driver killed advocate Dave Salovesh on Florida Ave, his legacy continues to inspire. Dave’s tireless work helped to grow the city’s biking culture and accelerate safe ...

If a trip to England isn't in the cards, visit this 1918 replica of Stonehenge in Washington. Learn about its unique history ...

AN island community is set to become the first in Scotland to buy an ancient monument after it secured more than £300,000 in crucial funding. The protected Tomb of the Eagles at Isbister in South ...

But in Washington interest was minimal. Monument Valley still lacked paved roads, and the unpaved ones were so treacherous they were called “Billygoat Highways.” Throughout this period ...

Harsh coastal elements can wear down traditional materials quickly, leading to rust, fading, and costly repairs. Living by the coast is hard to beat. The sound of waves, salty breezes, and endless ...

An island community is set to become the first in Scotland to buy a protected ancient monument. The Tomb of the Eagles at Isbister in South Ronaldsay will open up once again after almost £358,000 ...