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Snapshot: Istanbul

Istanbul's vastly growing population and blending of cultures make it one of the most dynamic cities in the world.

Piccolo Lagazuoi

Climbing the Via Ferrata

In Italy’s Dolomites, a Hike Through World War I History

Ervin Zador

Blood in the Water at the 1956 Olympics

Political turmoil between Hungary and the Soviet Union spills over into a water polo match at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia.

San Sebastian where condos dot the beach

Peace at Last?

Home to glittering beaches, robust wines, piquant foods and Bilbao's sparkling new Guggenheim Museum, the Basque Country of northern Spain has been riven by separatist violence for decades. Though political tensions linger, terrorists agreed to a cease-fire this past March. Will it mean peace at last?

The Lobkowicz Palace stands behind the main entrance to the Prague castle.

Americans in Prague

A second wave of expatriates is now playing a vital role in the renaissance of the Czech capital

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