Talia Lakritz

The wealthiest families of the Gilded Age lived in enormous mansions outfitted with gold, marble, and priceless art. Take a look inside.

The USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship, served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, and the Persian Gulf. It's now a floating museum.

New York City's Fifth Avenue was once home to "Millionaires' Row," where the wealthiest business tycoons of the Gilded Age built palatial homes.

New York City's Fifth Avenue was once home to "Millionaires' Row," where the wealthiest business tycoons of the Gilded Age built palatial homes.

Since moving from Wisconsin to New York City 10 years ago, I don’t get to travel back to visit friends and family as often as I’d like to.The longer I go without visiting the Midwest, the more novel it feels when I do return.Here are 10 aspects of life in the Midwest that surprise me a decade after moving to New York.

Princess Anne at the Olympics in 1976.Getty ImagesPrincess Anne was the first member of the British royal family to compete in the Olympics.Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife, Charlene Wittstock, are both Olympians.Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Zara Tindall won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics in London.

<p class=“ingestion featured-caption”>Josh Kushner is married to Karlie Kloss.Alo Ceballos / Getty Images</p><ul class=“summary-list”><li>Josh Kushner, founder of venture capital firm Thrive Capital, has a net worth of $3.6 billion.</li><li>Known as Jared Kushner’s brother and Karlie Kloss’ husband, he’s successful in his own right.</li></ul><p>Josh Kushner is widely known as the brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law, <a target=“_blank” href=“https://www.businessinsider.com/ivanka-trump-and-jared…

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko Kishida, to the White House for a state dinner on Wednesday.The event, featuring cherry blossom-themed decor and high-profile guests, was more than just an excuse to dress up and decorate the White House. The two leaders reaffirmed military and economic partnerships between the US and Japan and announced new technology initiatives related to cybersecurity, sustainability, and artificia…

Whether you enjoy hiking through dazzling natural wonders or viewing historic architectural marvels, there’s no shortage of beautiful places to visit throughout the US.At the end of 2023, the International Air Travel Association predicted that 2024 would see a record number of air passengers, and airlines are already struggling to keep up with the demand ahead of the summer tourist season.If you’re unsure where to travel this summer — or if you want to see if there’s a beautiful spot closer than…

Members of the royal family stepped out in Sandringham for their traditional Christmas Day service.

Cities across the US are celebrating the holiday season with Christmas trees, light displays, and holiday markets.The personal-finance website WalletHub released a new report ranking the best cities to spend Christmas according to 28 metrics across five categories: traditions and fun, observance, generosity, shopping, and costs. By examining factors such as churches per capita, hotel room costs, local attractions, and gift shops per capita, WalletHub scored the US’ largest 100 cities to determin…

Prince Louis attended the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, for the first time this year.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty ImagesThe royal family attended church services in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Christmas Day.Prince William and Kate Middleton’s youngest son, Prince Louis, joined for the first time.

People planning weddings often forget about the cost of renting tables, chairs, and linens if a venue doesn’t include them.

Dollywood.George Rose/Getty ImagesDolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is full of hidden details.Many of the store names reference people or places from Parton’s childhood.

The author in Knoxville, Tennessee.Talia Lakritz/InsiderI traveled to Tennessee for the first time to visit Dollywood and other attractions.People’s Southern accents were stronger than I was anticipating.

Anita McBride, who served as Laura Bush’s chief of staff, told Insider that first ladies wear custom outfits to avoid matching other guests.

Royce and Frankie King kiss at their wedding, 77 years late.St. Croix HospiceWhen Royce and Frankie King wed in 1944, they didn’t have time to plan a big wedding or take photos.To celebrate the couple’s 77th anniversary, hospice workers in Iowa recreated their big day and took heartwarming photos.Th…

Consumers named Costco as one of their favorite brands, according to Comparably data.Noam Galai/Getty ImagesComparably compiled a list of the 100 best brands based on ratings from customers.The final list includes media companies, fast-food restaurants, financial services, and others.Peloton, Netfli…

Hungarian artist Gergely Dudás creates mind-boggling puzzles containing hidden objects or details, and challenges the internet to find them.