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1,001 Arabian NightsThese days, it seems like every story we hear from the Middle East is a sad one. But once upon a time "Middle Eastern stories" suggested something else. Ready for a magic carpet ride through 1,001 Arabian Nights?
Portrait of a Pope
When you see the pope on the news today, it's hard to remember he was once a strapping fellow, eager to ski and kayak and hike. What was the pontiff's life like before he got the fancy hat?
When you see the pope on the news today, it's hard to remember he was once a strapping fellow, eager to ski and kayak and hike. What was the pontiff's life like before he got the fancy hat?
Screaming
Edvard Munch wrote of his most famous work: "I was tired and ill--I stopped and looked out across the fjord--the sun was setting--the clouds were dyed red like blood. I felt a scream pass through nature."
Edvard Munch wrote of his most famous work: "I was tired and ill--I stopped and looked out across the fjord--the sun was setting--the clouds were dyed red like blood. I felt a scream pass through nature."
Mounting Everest
If you climbed Mount Everest recently, the government of Nepal needs your help. What's that? You skipped Everest this year? Not to worry. We can take you to the summit right now.
If you climbed Mount Everest recently, the government of Nepal needs your help. What's that? You skipped Everest this year? Not to worry. We can take you to the summit right now.
Premature Coffee
Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world, trailing only oil. Yet according to a recent study, we're not using our caffeinated resources properly. Time to wake up and smell the coffee!
Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world, trailing only oil. Yet according to a recent study, we're not using our caffeinated resources properly. Time to wake up and smell the coffee!
Greeks and Freaks
In the new epic movie Troy, you'll meet some familiar characters, like Achilles and Helen. Just don't go looking for immortals, and don't miss these 5 key Greek myth-understandings.
In the new epic movie Troy, you'll meet some familiar characters, like Achilles and Helen. Just don't go looking for immortals, and don't miss these 5 key Greek myth-understandings.
Father Abraham
Jews, Christians, and Muslims (more than 3 billion people) all regard old Abraham as a father of their faith. His story unites--and, unfortunately, divides, especially in the Middle East.
Jews, Christians, and Muslims (more than 3 billion people) all regard old Abraham as a father of their faith. His story unites--and, unfortunately, divides, especially in the Middle East.
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