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Longwood Gardens began as one man’s effort to save trees and became one of America’s most celebrated living landscapes. In the early 20th century, industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased a small farm outside...
Frank Furness (1839–1912) was one of Philadelphia’s most adventurous architects. A former Union Army captain in the Civil War, he brought a combative, vigorous sensibility to his buildings: bold massing, oversized...
Nothing says love like a Philadelphia cheesesteak, says Frankie Olivieri, the third‑generation owner of Philly’s famous Pat’s King of Steaks. In a short video with correspondent Susan Spencer, Olivieri lays out why the...
Chandeliers have long been shorthand for elegance and spectacle. Once practical fixtures for holding candles, they evolved into elaborate signs of wealth and taste — crystal drops, gilt arms and tiers of lights crowning...
Lily Hevesh may be the world’s best-known domino artist. In a CBS segment with correspondent David Pogue she explains what goes into building — and toppling — the enormous, stunning setups she creates.
Ardrossan Mansion stands as a living time capsule — a Georgian‑style estate that preserves the scale and detail of Gilded Age‑inspired opulence. Anchored on nearly 750 acres along Philadelphia’s storied Main Line, the...
The Emmy Award–winning CBS News Sunday Morning, hosted by Jane Pauley, returns Sunday, May 17 with its annual design-themed edition. The program airs on CBS at 9:00 a.m. ET and streams on the CBS News app beginning at...
Excerpted from Martha Stewart’s The Martha Way (Harvest). A classic omelet is quick, versatile and can be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Follow these steps for the lightest, fluffiest result.
By Brit McCandless Farmer May 3, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS News This week on 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper reports from the misty, rain-soaked mountains of western Colombia, where birdwatching is taking off in areas once...
In the 1400s the town of Grasse faced a pungent problem: its booming leather industry left the streets smelling of tannery waste. Locals found a practical fix — perfumed gloves scented with local blooms — and an...
High in the western Andes of Colombia, remote mountains and rainforests shelter a dazzling array of birds, including species found nowhere else. For decades, armed conflict among government forces, leftist guerrillas...
A growing number of young people are choosing phone-free nights to be more present at social events. Reporter Rachel Hale attended an underground, phone-free party in New York City and described how cutting out screens...
