Peter Kinney articles

Most Americans know Old Faithful, but few understand the real Yellowstone story. It's a tale that stretches back thousands of years before park boundaries existed. The landscapes we marvel at today hold intriguing secrets.

Some treasures hide in plain sight, waiting centuries to be found. Diamonds lured miners to Namibia's forbidden coast, but they unearthed something far more precious instead. A Portuguese trading vessel lay beneath their feet.

Sometimes nature creates things that make you question reality. A stone formation in Central Asia looks exactly like an ancient gateway. The discovery went viral immediately, while conspiracy theorists flooded comment sections.

A century ago, cameras documented Native American men as leaders, healers, warriors, and elders. Their faces, once obscured by time, return in sharp detail. Each photograph speaks to a moment when Native American men and women balanced cultural continuity with immense change.

Disney Parks are filled with magic, but there’s an unspoken etiquette that can make or break your experience. With more than 150,000 daily visitors across global locations, following some etiquette guidelines can enhance the experience for everyone.

Rick Steves doesn’t group Ireland and Scotland into one blur. He sees them as destinations where unique traditions and experiences reward travelers who slow down.

Ireland never bowed to Rome. And that’s why archaeologists at Drumanagh couldn't believe their eyes when they lifted a perfect Roman pot from the Dublin dirt.

Far below bustling streets and tranquil countrysides lie hidden cities where history’s greatest challenges were met with astonishing ingenuity. These underground worlds sheltered communities from harsh climates, invading armies, and even nuclear threats.

You walk past towns and landmarks every day, yet residents know things outsiders don’t. Hushed memories, old scars, and unspoken rules give these places an invisible layer, perhaps even a few lingering legends.