Curious Traveler

Why are the constellations backwards in Grand Central? Why are there acorns all over the place? Why does the Great Hall at the Met look like the Baths of Caracalla?

Why is St. Paul’s Cathedral such an iconic symbol of London? And why doesn’t it face due east? And what does St. Paul have to do with the City of London crest?

Why are the constellations backwards in Grand Central? Why are there acorns all over the place? Why does the Great Hall at the Met look like the Baths of Caracalla?

Why did the French settle here? And why is French still the official language here (as well as English)? Why is there a Paris Metro Stop in the middle of the city?

Who is “Gassy” Jack & why is the historic district named after him? Who was “A.B.C. Architect” and why did he design such a grand Parliament Building in Victoria?

Why is there a French Loire Valley castle in the middle of the American Deep South? Did you know that the name "Biltmore" is completely made up?