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A Monumental Struggle to Preserve Hagia Sophia
In Istanbul, secularists and fundamentalists clash over restoring the nearly 1,500 year-old structure
Lexington Is Kim Edwards' Old Kentucky Home
Far from her Northern roots, the best-selling novelist discovers a new sense of home amid rolling hills and Thoroughbred farms
Dispatches from Colombia
Colombians are hopeful about the future even though their past has been marred by violent conflict
Munich at 850
The livable, culture-crazy, beer-loving capital of Bavaria is coming to terms with its history
Julia Alvarez on Weybridge, Vermont
Other towns get more attention says the renowned novelist, but this is a place where things get done
California Academy of Sciences: Greening a Higher Ground
San Francisco's new science museum hosts its own rooftop ecosystem
Adventures of a Portuguese Poet
Wild-hearted Luis Vaz de Camoes’ years abroad are not well-known, but that hasn’t lessened his legend
Macau Hits the Jackpot
In just four years, this 11-square-mile outpost on the coast of China eclipsed Las Vegas as gambling's world capital
Georgia at a Crossroads
Past armed checkpoints into outlaw lands, the author traces the history of the Caucasus republic, the leading recipient of U.S. aid after Israel and scene of a potential new cold war
Destination America
Explore notable places from sea to shining sea. Discover Maine's rugged coast, New Mexico's Acoma Pueblo, Florida's crystalline waters and more
A World on Rails
A journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway offers inspiring sights, from snowscapes to wildlife
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Celebrating American Indian Heritage
Sitting Bull's legacy, Native American languages, a national list of events and more
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Preserving Hagia Sophia
Take a 360 degree tour around the Byzantine landmark that has been preserved for nearly 1500 years
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