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Time Before Present: Temples, Funerals and a Wedding
Kathmandu, Nepal by Brian K. Smith As I walked through the streets of the ancient city a resting group of riot … [Read More...]
India: Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
Flower Power in Bengaluru by Rashmi Gopal Rao Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are … [Read More...]
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Prato, Italy by Sonu Purhar I hear the merry ping of a horn behind me and automatically step aside; my short stay … [Read More...]
Pennsylvania: Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
by K.A. Thomsen There is no place like Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Nicknamed by locals the “Christmas City,” it is the … [Read More...]
Digging Up An Ancient Khmer Puzzle
Ban Non Wat, Northeast Thailand by Doug Matthews We’re playing in the dirt, my new friend and I. We’re lying on our … [Read More...]
Aztecs of Central Mexico: Lords of the Fifth Sun Part 2
Foremost among sacrificial donations was the human heart (tona), seat of the teyolia that moderns call the soul. It was … [Read More...]
Ghosts Off The Mississippi
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A Traditional Indian Wedding Spectacular
by Marsha Rexford "We are wrens among peacocks" I whispered to Jean. Colorful saris swirl around us: brocades, silks, … [Read More...]
Exploring Oman’s Colorful History in Muscat
by Inka Piegsa-quischotte When preparing for my recent five day trip to Oman, I was surprised to read on several … [Read More...]
Discover the Magic of Denver: Mountains, Fresh Air, and an Unmatched Vibe
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