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Denver, Colorado
Hop Alley
A mural and a few historical markers commemorate Denver's once-thriving Chinatown, which was obliterated in a racist riot.
Chouigui, Tunisia
Saint-Felix Church of Schuiggu
This 19th-century church was built for Sicilian immigrants, survived World War II, and today stands on a landfill.
Vatican City
'Angels Unawares'
The first statue to be added to Saint Peter's Square in over 350 years is an ode to migrants and refugees around the world.
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A Peek Inside a 'Scam Manual' Written to Help Immigrants Avoid Becoming Victims
Early 20th-century migrants from Europe had to be on their guard against marriage brokers, card sharps, ghost mediums, and more.
Tampa, Florida
Ybor City Museum
Restored historic buildings, machinery, and a Mediterranean garden tell the story of a vibrant multicultural neighborhood in the heart of Tampa.
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A Map of Which States People Want to Stay In, Move To, or Leave
The population data of locals versus new comers is more easy to see than ever.
Lindsborg, Kansas
Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
In the heart of Little Sweden USA, a small gallery and museum pays tribute to a Swedish-born artist who fell in love with the American landscape.
Smith Center, Kansas
Old Dutch Mill
This early pioneer landmark is one of the oldest buildings in this part of Kansas and one of the few Dutch mills ever built in the state.
Cross Plains, Wisconsin
St. Mary of the Oaks Shrine
A tiny 1857 chapel sits on top of a secluded, forested hill.
Oxnard, California
Pleasant Valley Historic Cemetery and Japanese historic Cemetery
Two historic and closed cemeteries, separated by a low income apartment building.
Butte, Montana
Mai Wah Museum
This museum, established in Butte's lost Chinatown, celebrates Asian-American culture in what was once the world's largest mining camp.
County Donegal, Ireland
Inishtrahull
Ireland's most northerly island is hauntingly beautiful. Its lighthouse was the last glimpse of home for many Irish emigrants bound for the U.S.
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Podcast: Texas Painted Churches
These churches might seem unassuming from the outside, but intricate surprises await within.
Glendale, Arizona
A Touch of European Cafe
This love letter to Poland serves bracing dill pickle soup and plump pierogis.
San Francisco, California
Chinese Historical Society of America
This museum in San Francisco's Chinatown is one of the oldest and largest archives of Chinese American history and culture.
Valladolid, Mexico
Casa China
A mysterious, abandoned Chinese building in Mexico pays homage to the area's East Asian immigrants.
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In Texas, Barbecue Has Gone Global
Across Texas, chefs and BBQ obsessives are stretching the limits of brisket, smoke, and sauce.
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For Somali Immigrants, Trucking Life Echoes Traditional Nomadism
Scenes from the changing face of an industry.
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