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Cusco, Peru
Chinchilla Last Supper
A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.
Berlin, Germany
Hohenzollern Crypt in the Berlin Cathedral
Beneath the impressive baroque cathedral that rises from the center of Berlin lies the largest collection of Prussian royals in the world.
Tokyo, Japan
Mushizuka at Kan'ei-ji Temple
A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.
Kairouan, Tunisia
Great Mosque of Kairouan
Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.
Louisville, Kentucky
Shrine of Saints Magnus and Bonosa
The only building in Louisville (hopefully) that contains two ancient holy skeletons.
Vézelay, France
La Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
This church sits upon a peaceful hill and a long, turbulent history.
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The 'Mystery Plays' Banned by the Tudors Are Now Showing in an English Cathedral
God and Lucifer, co-starring again at last!
Schulenburg, Texas
Painted Churches of Texas
Twenty churches beautifully painted by 19th-century Czech and German immigrants in Texas.
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Found: A 2,000-Year-Old, 22-Pound, Still-Edible Hunk of Bog Butter
Maybe not the best thing to eat, though.
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Europe's First Pornographic Blockbuster Was Made in the Vatican
Copies of the 16 explicit paintings were turned into a booklet that circulated throughout the continent.
Golden Meadow, Louisiana
Holy Mary Shrine
One man built this shrine in the 1970s to pay tribute to a miracle he had witnessed.
Budapest, Hungary
The Garden of Philosophers
Tucked away near more famous landmarks lies a statue meant to symbolize the confluence and continuing development of human culture.
CĂ³rdoba, Spain
Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral of CĂ³rdoba)
Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.
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These Eerie Bronze Hands Were Tokens of a Mysterious Ancient Cult
The Hand of Sabazius is one of the last artifacts of this lost religion.
Vienna, Austria
Jesuitenkirche (Jesuit Church)
The solemn exterior conceals an opulent interior of this 17th century church.
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The Long Quest to Find Ashkenaz, the Birthplace of Yiddish
Its location has long been debated.
Franklin, Indiana
Camp Atterbury Prisoner of War Chapel
A chapel built by Italian POWs during World War II tells a forgotten tale of the war on the home front.
Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Blue Mosque
This magnificent blue mosque in Afghanistan is surrounded by thousands of white doves.
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