Top 10 Sites of Crete

Crete provides everything for a perfectly balanced trip. Between coastal and bucolic landscapes, diverse and rich history and cultural identity, and a unique...

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Study Guide: The Mystery of The Minoan...

The Minoans represented the first advanced civilization in Europe, leaving behind massive building complexes, tools, artwork and writing systems.

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The Martyrs of Crete

The fight for Cretan independence from the Turkish Ottoman Empire was long and bloody. The Cretan people were known for their unfaltering commitment to their...

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Hajj 2008, Al Jazeera English, Flickr Creative Commons

Muslim Pilgrimages: Hajj

Hajj - that is, the pilgrimage to Mecca - is one of the five pillars of Islam and is considered a duty for all Muslims who are in good health and can afford...

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City Escapes: Suffolk

Suffolk is one of England’s most traditional counties. Predominantly comprised of low lying and flat farming countryside, with a picturesque coast on the...

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New Series: “Hidden Algeria”

‘HIDDEN ALGERIA’ is an alluring destination guide that explores one of the least known countries on our planet – the People’s Republic of Algeria....

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Fallingwater House - Frank Lloyd Wright (1937), Pablo Sanchez Martin, Flickr Creative Commons

Age of Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect, interior designer, writer, and educator, whose creative period spanned more than 70 years, designing more than...

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