Walk through a northeastern forest in the U.S. or parts of southeastern Canada, and chances are you’ll meet one of the most iconic trees of the region, the Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus). Towering...
If there’s one tree that captures the spirit of all four seasons in a single silhouette, it’s the Red Maple (Acer rubrum). From its vibrant scarlet leaves in fall to its delicate red buds...
When you think of iconic American trees, towering oaks or golden aspens might come to mind, but let’s take a detour into the lesser-known with one of North America’s most interesting and underappreciated natives:...
When you think of electronic music, those spacey, rich, warm tones that have defined everything from Pink Floyd to Daft Punk, chances are you’re hearing the unmistakable soul of a Moog Synthesizer. But this...
Every spring, a quiet transformation sweeps across cityscapes, university campuses, and suburban streets, a burst of purple that turns heads and lifts moods. This is the season of the Jacaranda tree, a dazzling natural...
Birdwatchers and nature lovers alike have long been enchanted by the sleek, social and slightly mischievous character of the Martinez bird (Acridotheres cristatellus). Generally known as Crested Myna, Starling or Chinese starling, this feathered...
When you think of traditional folk music, you might picture fiddles in Ireland or bagpipes in Scotland. But in the misty green hills of the Basque Country, nestled between northern Spain and southwestern France,...
Nestled within the storied walls of Intramuros, the Manila Cathedral stands as a grand symbol of the Philippines deep Catholic roots, turbulent history, and unwavering spirit. Officially known as the Minor Basilica and Metropolitan...
If you’ve ever heard the unmistakable wail of bagpipes drifting through the air, you know it’s a sound that can stop you in your tracks. Powerful, emotive, and steeped in history, the bagpipe is...
Hidden among the mossy forests and shimmering lakes of Finland is a sound that seems to carry the very breath of the North, light, melancholic and mesmerizing. That sound comes from the kantele, a...
