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Vietnam: Mission Accomplished in Hanoi
by John Thomson I landed in Hanoi with a mixture of curiosity and trepidation. I’m a history buff; I knew the … [Read More...]
Christmas Without Santa Claus
Athens, Greece by W. Ruth Kozak One of my most memorable Christmases was the first Christmas I spent in Athens, … [Read More...]
In Perpetuity at Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris
by Karoline Cullen I hear a bell. Its persistent peal floats over the trees and ricochets off the stones. “Does that … [Read More...]
Off the Beaten Path in Portugal
Although it still hasn't reached the level of glory some other European countries have, Portugal is still far from … [Read More...]
Italy: The Olive Harvest in Tuscany
Fruits of Labor by Sarah Humphreys Traveling through Tuscany in autumn, you are bound to spot olive groves alive … [Read More...]
La Esmeralda, Beautiful Lady of Dubious Repute
Valparaíso, Chile by W. Ruth Kozak She is affectionately known as “La Dama Blanca”, the White Lady, but a sinister … [Read More...]
Exploring Downtown Spokane’s Historic Spots
by Roy A. Barnes As a mining, agriculture, and forestry hub, beginning in the late 19th century, Spokane has played … [Read More...]
Roman Pompeii: Suspended in Time
Italy by Chris Millikan August 23, 79AD was just a regular day in flourishing Pompeii. Toga-robed citizens traded … [Read More...]
How I Became A Civil War Soldier
Joining the Civil War Adventure Camp, Petersburg, Virginia by Sandra Scott My husband John and I signed up for the … [Read More...]
The Santiago de Compostela Pilgrimage in Spain – The Way of Saint James
by Catherine Newstead The soles of my feet were so sensitive, cold air was painful to the touch. All I wanted to do … [Read More...]
Preserving History in Cleveland, Tennessee
by Melanie Harless The growing city of Cleveland, Tennessee has a population of over 38,000. In late 2007, it was … [Read More...]
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