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Katie Hunt, CNN They were the Jimmy Choos of their day. Known as poulaines, pointy leather shoes were the height of fashion in 14th century Britain. Medieval men and women about town, however, suffered for their fancy footwear: They got bunions. The painful condition is common today, especially among women. Paleopathologist Jenna Dittmar was surprised

By Peter Thomas United Airlines has announced it will purchase up to 50 Boom Overture supersonic jets for commercial use by 2029, heralding the return of supersonic passenger flights nearly 20 years after the Concorde was decommissioned. Supersonic planes halve the time it takes to fly from New York to London, from seven hours down

Francesca Street, CNN This past year most of us haven’t strayed far from the street where we live, what with Covid-19 lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and travel bans. But whether you’re daydreaming about international travel, or just excited to branch out of your neighborhood into the city center, Time Out has some inspiration fodder ready. The

By Will Noble, CNN In June 2020, the people of Britain put their differences aside to condemn a brazen act of aggression against their country. An American expat known only as “Michelle” had posted an instructional TikTok on how to make “British tea.” A collective groan could be heard from Land’s End to John O’Groats,

When made correctly, tea can be a powerful booster to your health. And not just because of its chemicals, simply making a cup of tea could be beneficial to you. CNN turns to a psychologist and a London-based tearista for answers.

By David Williams, CNN The Virginia plantation house where Gen. Robert E. Lee lived before he abandoned it to lead the Confederate army during the Civil War has reopened after a multimillion-dollar renovation that focuses new attention on the enslaved people who lived and labored there. Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, was built

LEGO is launching a build set that mimics a functioning typewriter with 2,079 pieces. It will be sold for $199.99.

By Jack Guy and Livia Borghese, CNN Two passengers on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean have tested positive for Covid-19. The pair were traveling on the MSC Seaside cruise ship and disembarked with their families in Syracuse, Sicily, on Tuesday, MSC told CNN on Wednesday. The two passengers were asymptomatic. The cruise had previously

Lianne Kolirin, CNN Once found in virtually every office across the globe, the trusty typewriter is all but extinct. But now LEGO has gone back in time, launching a 2,079-piece model of the gadget — complete with moving keys and carriage. The newly launched set, aimed at adult builders, was inspired by an idea from

Julia Buckley, CNN How travel will look in the near future is the question on everyone’s lips, and as Europe begins to reopen its borders to travelers from outside the continent, the European Union has announced the launch of its EU Digital Covid Certificate — set to allow freedom of movement around the bloc. Already,

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN The impact of Covid-19 on global livability has been absolutely devastating. Well over a year into the pandemic, ongoing health crises, border closures and lockdowns are continuing to affect millions of people around the world. But some destinations have fared much better than others in managing the virus, meaning those who live

Lilit Marcus Every day at noon, a large antique gun is fired in Hong Kong. No, this has nothing to do with war, protests or conflict. The Jardine Noonday Gun is about history with a side of charitable goodness. It gets its name from its owner, the Jardine Matheson Company, which was founded in the

Megan Marples, CNN Humans have explored the infinite abyss beyond Earth’s atmosphere for over half a century. When astronauts explore the vast expanse of outer space, they need to wear high-tech spacesuits to protect them from the frigid conditions of the cosmos. Hollywood movies have glamorized the iconic suit, its design leading the masses to

Ben Jones, CNN It may have some of the world’s longest railroads, covering vast distances across its wide-open provinces, but one thing Canada doesn’t have is high-speed trains. Of all the economically powerful countries which make up the G7 — the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and the EU — Canada

Julia Buckley, CNN Cultural heritage, great food and… boutique hotels? Some people travel to Iran for its history — the 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country, for starters. Others go for the living culture — the great food and legendary day-to-day hospitality that regular travelers rave about. Thomas Wegmann is a little different.

As cruise industry re-boots, Royal Carribean reverses course on requiring vaccinations for passengers

By Rob Picheta and Livia Borghese, CNN Italian police have seized more than 200 pounds of sand, stones and shells stolen from the beaches of Sardinia last year, dishing out fines to dozens of tourists who took them as souvenirs. The items were returned to the beaches they were taken from earlier this week, the

By Melissa Alonso, CNN Royal Caribbean International announced Friday that six of its ships will sail from major US ports in Florida and Texas beginning in July. Vaccines are not required for passengers, but all ship crew members will be vaccinated. Guests who are unvaccinated “will be required to undergo testing and follow other protocols,”

Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re wondering whether an amusement park is a safe place to have fun after more than a year of pandemic struggles, know that the answer isn’t black-and-white. And the safety measures in place at US amusement parks are evolving and may vary based on the state where the park is located.