On May 7, 1945, the formal act of military surrender was signed by Germany, ending World War II in Europe. This pictorial essay highlights the celebrations that took place in London the next day marking VE Day.

Fire, fireworks, chickens, roosters and dancing lions filled streets around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.

A wonderful celebration of the life and work of film great Charlie Chaplin. Fantastic resources including a biography as well as current global projects to restore his films.

A comprehensive report on the food of Israel. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!

Situated in north-eastern Wales, the 18 kilometre long Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal is a feat of civil engineering of the Industrial Revolution, completed in the early years of the 19th century. Covering a difficult geographical...

The Church of the Ascension was built in 1532 on the imperial estate of Kolomenskoye, near Moscow, to celebrate the birth of the prince who was to become Tsar Ivan IV ('the Terrible'). One of the earliest examples of a traditional wooden...

The site consists of an exceptional urban setting encompassing the key natural elements that have shaped and inspired the development of the city: from the highest points of the Tijuca National Park’s mountains down to the sea. They also...

The City Eleusinion was one of the most important sanctuaries in the religious life of the ancient Athenians. As the urban "branch" of the sanctuary of Demeter and Kore at Eleusis, the City Eleusinion played a key role in the initial...

This NPR Morning Edition profile features text and sound to celebrate the life and work of soul singer Sam Cooke whose string of hits includes "Cupid," "Wonderful World," "Chain Gang," and "Twistin' the Night Away."

This NPR Morning Edition profile features text and sound to celebrate the life and work of soul singer Sam Cooke whose string of hits includes "Cupid," "Wonderful World," "Chain Gang," and "Twistin' the Night Away."

This NPR Morning Edition profile features text and sound to celebrate the life and work of soul singer Sam Cooke whose string of hits includes "Cupid," "Wonderful World," "Chain Gang," and "Twistin' the Night Away."

The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of union among the various branches of the Greek race, and in keeping alive a feeling of their common origin. They were open to all persons...

The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of union among the various branches of the Greek race, and in keeping alive a feeling of their common origin. They were open to all persons...

The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of union among the various branches of the Greek race, and in keeping alive a feeling of their common origin. They were open to all persons...

This picture helps celebrate Earth Day by recreating a world map with a theme based around trees and a green, natural image. Earth Day is held every year on April 22 to help promote environmental awareness.