Choosing where to raise a family is tough—every city promises great schools, safe neighborhoods, and plenty of things to do. But when you boil it all down, the places that truly shine are the ones that consistently score well in areas like affordability, health, education, safety, and everyday livability. Using nationwide data comparing 182 cities, here’s a countdown of the top 22 spots in the country for families, starting from number 22 and working our way to the very best.

Divers found a perfectly preserved Maya canoe resting deep inside a submerged cenote. It’s one of the most amazing Maya discoveries in years.

A single carved surface or forged edge can feel like a direct handshake across time, charged with skillful intent. Even now, these objects radiate a level of mastery that reshapes how we picture the hands and minds behind them.

Turns out there are many hangovers from pagan cultures that we still use today—let’s take a look at some of the most popular.