The Charles Bridge – The Jewel of Prague
The Charles Bridge is one of Prague’s most famous attractions, located in the middle of a city known for its Gothic and Baroque architecture.
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Holy of Holies: Dome of the Rock and The Weeping Wall, Jerusalem
Held sacred by many religious, Jerusalem is probably the most holy city in the world. To the Jews it is Zion, the City of David and Solomon’s temple, and the heartland of the Israelite nation.
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Las Llamadas Festival, Uruguay
Every year in February, Montevideo’s Barrio Sur and Palermo come alive with drummers, street dancers and revellers during the annual Las Llamadas festival parades, part of Montevideo’s month-long carnival.
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An Eye for an Eye: Cannibalism in the Pacific Islands
The intensity and significance of cannibalism varied greatly across the islands, but it was generally believed that by eating your enemies you would absorb some of their better qualities such as bravery and strength.
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Candomble: Brazil’s African Religion
At night, in the towns and villages dotting the bay of Salvador, people worship an ancient African religion called Candomble.
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