Japanese Stone Lantern

A small but stubborn relic of Spain’s turbulent past hides in plain sight.

Only seven masters are keeping the tradition of Hong Kong's vanishing neon signs alive.

Two copies of a rejected Victorian-era lamp design still stand along the Thames River.

A living lighting fixture.

Once a year, the ruins of an ancient village come alive with hundreds of glowing farolitos.

Once part of a living village, these buildings now house exhibits showcasing historical aspects of life in Ireland.

A massive line that stretches across the floor of Bologna’s largest church was created by a 17th-century scientist to measure the movements of the Sun.

The bamboo that helped Thomas Edison develop a longlasting lightbulb.