The Osher Map Library, at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, is home to half a million rare maps, globes and atlases, dating as far back as the 15th century. Correspondent Martha Teichner explores the world as depicted by cartographers, through maps that are whimsical, political, or intentionally distorted, and examines why – in …
During a “Sunday Morning” visit to Philadelphia, correspondent Susan Spencer shares the love for three traditional food favorites in the City of Brotherly Love. The sacred Philadelphia cheesesteak For more than a few Philadelphians, cheesesteak is a sacred cow. “I hold it close to my heart,” said Frankie Olivieri, the third-generation owner of Philly’s legendary …
Long Island Rail Road workers were back on the picket lines at various spots in New York City and on Long Island on Sunday, voicing their concerns and demands as the strike continues for a second day. While the work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend eventsthe real concern is Monday …
In this web exclusive, Jon Favreau, the creator of the “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian,” and director of the new film “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the myth of “Star Wars,” the influences on the story (including Japanese samurai films), and expanding the universe for a new audience. He also …
After industrialist Pierre S. du Pont bought a small farm outside Philadelphia to save its trees from being sold for lumber, he spent the rest of his life creating his dream oasis. Today, the 1,700-acre Longwood Gardens, recently expanded, continues its mission of providing “joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, …
The twisty, crunchy, doughy treat is a tradition in Philadelphia, and the Center City Soft Pretzel Company churns out tens of thousands of pretzels a week. Correspondent Susan Spencer checks out their salty allure.
Inside a modest building outside Paris, you’ll find a museum of sorts, where more than a century of treasures are carefully stored and preserved. “It’s intimidating,” said Nicolas Ghesquière. “But here, it is always where you can find secrets.” Those secrets are in the hands of Ghesquière, the designer shaping the French fashion house Louis …
Philadelphia architect Frank Furness, a former Army captain during the Civil War, translated his fearlessness into the designs of about 1,000 buildings – elaborate structures whose oversized arches, asymmetrical facades and eccentric decorations broke free from the polite Victorian era-style. “Sunday Morning” national correspondent Robert Costa takes a tour of Furness’ Philadelphia with Wall Street …
Nothing says love like a Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich, according to Frankie Olivieri, the third-generation owner of Philly’s legendary Pat’s King of Steaks. He explains why to correspondent Susan Spencer.
The art of toppling dominoes – CBS News Watch CBS News Lily Hevesh may be the world’s greatest domino artist. She talked with correspondent David Pogue about the patience and perseverance required to set up thousands of dominoes in intricate structures and patterns – and then knock them all down.