Kind of Blue in the Mississippi Delta
The Mississippi Delta is the home of the sound that was once known as ‘the devil’s music’, the blues. Robert Johnson (b. 1911) was a master and seminal developer of its early form
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Sunday, October 25, 2026
Culture
Persecuted Moralists: The Mennonites
The Mennonites are a Protestant religious sect, first formed in the Netherlands in the 16th century.
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The Marble Sculptors of Paros and Naxos
The Cycladian islands of Paros and Naxos are best known today for their beautiful beaches which attract hundreds of thousands of holiday makers every year.
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Great Los Angeles Museums
LA is a city dedicated to the motor car and it’s only fitting that it has a museum that showcases classic cars through the ages and including vehicles and limousines used by the famous politicians and stars – all with a story to tell
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Life in the Lagoon: Burano Island
Venice spreads well beyond the city’s six sestieri; the shallow waters of the Laguna Veneta are dotted with a crumbling mosaic of islands including Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
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