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Agra, India
Statue of Lord Laddu Gopal
27.1951, 78.0212
Englishtown, Nova Scotia
Giant MacAskill’s Grave
46.2875, -60.5399
Jakes Landing, Nova Scotia
Kejimkujik Petroglyphs
44.3884, -65.2148
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Stargazing With Kids Is Fun, Free, and Full of Possibility
Stay up way past bedtime with us to explore new worlds of wonder with a child's-eye view.
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Puzzle Monday: Generation Gaps
boats
The Oldest Rowboat Ferry in England Is Not Slowing Down
The same family has been crossing the River Blyth for six generations.
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Podcast: Moose Boulder
How far would you go to find the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake in the United States?
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Podcast: Places Our Families Took Us
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
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A Day in the Life of a Fortune Cookie Maker at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
In the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown, a favorite dessert is still made the old-school way.
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How One Woman Retraced Her Ancestry to a Single Enslaved Girl
A family history 300 years in the making.
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The Hidden Wonders of the Hudson Valley
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Along New Zealand's Demon Trail, a Family Hunts for True 'Wildness'
A couple and their young daughter hike the South Island's Hollyford Track, enduring rough terrain and vicious sand flies for a glimpse of an untamed world.
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Remembering the 'Ice Widows' of a Doomed Antarctic Expedition
For more than a century, their stories were ignored—until now.
gardens
Discovering the Modern South Asian Ritual of Making Chai
Remember the history, practice, and be creative.
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The 'Iron Lady' of Kashmir
For more than 30 years, Parveena Ahangar has looked for those who have disappeared in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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Podcast: The Last Sears in New York City
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
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Nashville Tastes & Tunes
Join Tim and his family as they venture from Memphis to Nashville, seeking out history and exploring the heart and soul of Music City.
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Chasing Oregon’s Watery Wonders
Grab a life jacket and a wetsuit! Jessica Mendoza and her family gear up for an outdoor adventure and explore the wet and wondrous sights of Central Oregon’s majestic wilderness.
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Leonardo Nam's California Drift Through Time
Buckle up and join Leonardo and his family as they set out from Los Angeles to explore the California desert.
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