December 27, 2025

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Dick Gregory and his nutrition mentor, Dr. Alvenia Fulton.

Inside a Civil Rights Icon’s Legendary Cookbook

Comedian Dick Gregory was one of the first public figures to connect African American liberation with nutrition. Each chapter of his 1974 cookbook, “Dick Gregory’s Natural Diet,” serves as both a rallying cry and a manual, offering everything from lists of vitamin-rich foods to natural remedies passed down through generations.

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6 Unique Ways to Revisit History in the Historical Triangle

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6 Unique Ways to Revisit History in the Historical Triangle

Virginia’s Historic Triangle witnessed the first arrival of British ships, the rise of the ideals leading to the American Revolution, and the construction of the oldest college building still standing in the United States. But Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg feel as alive today as they ever did, allowing visitors to experience how these places shaped American history—and continue to do so to this day.

A BLAST FROM THE PAST →

The Farming Colony That Grew Under the Midnight Sun

With its fertile soil and summer days boasting close to 20 hours of sun, Alaska’s Matanuska Valley has garnered a reputation for producing huge, record-setting vegetables: a 138-pound cabbage, a 2,051-pound pumpkin, a 64-pound carrot. From its start as a New Deal resettlement project to its current popularity at the Alaska State Fair, this region is rife with fascinating stories.

GO BIG OR GO HOME →

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9 Sites That Bring North Carolina’s History to Life

In North Carolina, every road leads you toward a story richly connected to the past. From the spot where the Wright brothers found the wind to the home where Nina Simone found her voice, explore these places where history still speaks.

ADVENTURE THROUGH THE AGES →

Explore a Sacred Volcano Perched in the Clouds

Contrary to popular belief, the tallest mountain in the world is not Mount Everest but Hawaii’s Mauna Kea. (That is, if you measure from Mauna Kea’s peak to its base on the Pacific Ocean floor.) It’s one of five separate shield volcanoes that make up the Big Island, with a stunning summit that must be seen to be believed. It’s no wonder that the Hawaiian snow goddess, Poliahu, has chosen it as her home.

REACH NEW HEIGHTS →

Gastro Obscura’s 10 Essential Places to Eat and Drink in New Orleans

The Gastro Obscura Guide to New Orleans

It’s not hard to find a great meal in New Orleans. Every neighborhood—from Carrollton to the Bywater and across the river into the Westbank—is teeming with restaurants, bakeries, and bars, all serving up something completely their own. From epic po’ boys to modern Senegalese, this ever-evolving city will wow you with its incredible, diverse eats.

EAT UP →

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For Real, Visit North Carolina

Discover the charm of a place where breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cities and rich cultural heritage meet. From the serene beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the lively streets and rolling hills of the Piedmont, and on to the pristine beaches of the Outer Banks, every adventure invites you to explore, connect and feel at home.

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