Panemunė: The scenic road that saved Europe's banned language
For nearly 40 years, daring smugglers transported nearly 40,000 Lithuanian-language books into the nation each year when it ...
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In the crack of Time, the homes of great writers – Who is going to save them?
Venezis' house in Ayvalik, Terzakis' house in Nafplio, Souris' house in Neo Faliro, Lapathiotis' house in Exarcheia, ...
Analyzing economic activity in a growing city: Insights from 19th century Paris
Researchers have just published their findings on the analysis of economic activities over a century of urban growth in the ...
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How today’s wealthy present themselves differently
The authors are especially interested in a subgroup, the wealthy elite, with only 6,000 members—0.01% of the British ...
Pictures of majorettes twirling batons across Hampshire
Majorette troupes can be found in communities across the country, including here in Hampshire. These pages capture the spirit and evolution of majoretting in Hampshire, showcasing a diverse range of ...
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Richest towns in every state; South Dakota’s may surprise you
The “richest town” can look quite different from state to state, with some being far wealthier than others. What is South ...
The richest town in every state
The “richest town” can look quite different from state to state, with some being far wealthier than others. For instance, the ...
The richest town in Illinois
The “richest town” can look quite different from state to state, with some being far wealthier than others. For instance, the ...
Shiva and Madonna: How 19th-century textile weavers threaded a story of co-existence
A new textile section within New Delhi’s Crafts Museum stitches together folk craft marked by modern influences of business, ...
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George Washington established the presidency. How much of it would he recognize now?
The presidential office was first envisioned to be more like a clerk's job, and in its earliest incarnation, it was almost ...
How 19th-century fiction writers popularised tourism, and also poked fun at rich European tourists
Would-be American tourists were looking farther afield, too, thanks in part to the writings of Mark Twain, whose popular and ...
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The Gorgeous 19th-Century Castle In Vermont That Most People Don’t Know About
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Proctor, Vermont, there stands a stunning 19th-century castle that feels like a hidden gem. Wilson Castle, with its grand turrets and ornate architecture, is a ...