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Exploring Athens: From The Acropolis To The Agora
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Exploring Athens: From The Acropolis To The Agora

Athens is the city that comes to mind when people think of Greece. Millions of tourists visit it every year. Even if Athens isn’t on your travel list right now, you can take this quick tour of the city’s landmarks without having to set foot on an airplane.

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November/December 2017
It's Greek To Me!
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It's Greek To Me!

|t’s Greek to me,” is often said when something is beyond one’s understanding or especially difficult. But nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to the Greek language. The Greek alphabet and language look and sound exotic and complicated, but they shaped the vocabulary of Western languages, including English. 

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November/December 2017
Apollo And The Laurel Tree
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Apollo And The Laurel Tree

Apollo was a young and handsome Greek god. He lived with his father, Zeus, and the other gods on Mount Olympus, almost 10,000 feet high above the clouds.

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November/December 2017
The Meaning Of The Mandala
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The Meaning Of The Mandala

Losang Samten Brings an Ancient Tradition to School

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July/August 2017
Stitch By Stitch, Row Upon Row
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Stitch By Stitch, Row Upon Row

A Legacy of Sweetgrass Baskets by Mary Jackson, NEA National Heritage Fellow

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July/August 2017
The Naughty Little Rabbit And Old Man Coyote
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The Naughty Little Rabbit And Old Man Coyote

A Tew a Story Fro M Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo

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July/August 2017
Mmm - Mmm Mexico
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Mmm - Mmm Mexico

A mortar and pestle are used to grind many food items, including chili peppers.

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March 2017
Dromedary Arabian Camel
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Dromedary Arabian Camel

Does a camel have one hump or two? The answer to this ancient question depends on the type of camel.

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January 2017
Morocco: A Land Of Extremes
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Morocco: A Land Of Extremes

WHERE you live affects HOW you live. Morocco is divided into four regions that include beautiful beaches, rugged mountains, rolling plains, and a wide swath of the Sahara Desert.

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January 2017
Critter Corner - Dabbling In Mallard Lore
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Critter Corner - Dabbling In Mallard Lore

Have you seen a duck recently? If you have, odds are it was a mallard, the most common duck in North America, with an estimated population of 11.6 million. That’s one reason why NEA National Heritage Fellows hailing from as far apart as Maryland and South Dakota have been inspired to feature the mallard in their artwork.

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July/August 2017
Tanukis: Japanese Raccoon Dogs
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Tanukis: Japanese Raccoon Dogs

Tanukis (tan-NEW-kees) are well-known animals in Japan.

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January 2018
From Samurai To Skyscrapers:The History Of Tokyo
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From Samurai To Skyscrapers:The History Of Tokyo

Long before it was the world’s largest metropolis, Tokyo was a tiny fishing village named Edo.

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January 2018
Only In Tokyo
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Only In Tokyo

To say that Tokyo is unlike any other spot in the world would be an understatement. Here is a list of just a few of the things you will find in this special place.

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January 2018
Bento Boxes And Japanese Lacquerware
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Bento Boxes And Japanese Lacquerware

If you’re taking your lunch to school or work in Tokyo, or if you’re eating in a restaurant, your meal is probably in a bento box.

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January 2018
A Visit To Fuji-san
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A Visit To Fuji-san

It’s one of Japan’s most famous landmarks, looming 12,380 feet into the sky just west of Tokyo, its snowy white peak an almost perfect cone shape.

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January 2018
Manga And Anime Mania
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Manga And Anime Mania

Manga and anime are a cultural phenomena in Japan and around the world.

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January 2018
Rivers : The Source Of Life
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Rivers : The Source Of Life

Why did the world’s greatest ancient civilizations such as the Mesopotamians and Egyptians choose river locations for their cities? The answer is simple. They depended on rivers for their survival. Rivers provided them with food, water, transportation, and irrigation. Thousands of years later, little has changed. Today, people still rely on the world’s rivers to provide all these things.

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February 2017
The Nile: Lifeblood Of East Africa
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The Nile: Lifeblood Of East Africa

When we think of the Nile River, most of us immediately conjure up images of a slow flowing river running northward through the vast desert sands of Egypt, between banks lined with exotic palms, moving past temples and pyramids, finally emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

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February 2017
River Revival: Transforming The Thames
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River Revival: Transforming The Thames

The summer of 1858 was not a good time to be living in London. It was the year of the “Great Stink,” and the city smelled terrible.

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February 2017
Sacred Bones
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Sacred Bones

Cemeteries have always been final resting places for the deceased.

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November/December 2016
Tegla Loroupe
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Tegla Loroupe

Olympian, Groundbreaking Marathoner & Peace Builder

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April 2018
One Cup At A Time
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One Cup At A Time

When asked to describe the meaning of his work, ceramic artist Ehren Tool borrows from the words inscribed in stone on the Indiana War Memorial.

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April 2018
Ma'amoul: An Undisputed Culinary Heritage
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Ma'amoul: An Undisputed Culinary Heritage

Have you ever tasted a cookie called ma’amoul (ma-a-mool)?

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April 2018
Malala Yousafzai: Youngest Winner Of The Nobel Peace Prize
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Malala Yousafzai: Youngest Winner Of The Nobel Peace Prize

Malala didn’t plan on being an anonymous blogger. But when the Taliban threatened her right to learn, the safety of her friends and family, and her school, everything changed.

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April 2018
What Does Peace Mean?
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What Does Peace Mean?

Shalom, Salaam, Aloha: Peace is the ultimate challenge of our time.

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April 2018
The White Dove
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The White Dove

International symbol of peace

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April 2018
Critter Corner - El Coqui: The Puerto Rican Tree Frog
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Critter Corner - El Coqui: The Puerto Rican Tree Frog

This small frog is a beloved symbol of Puerto Rico.

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September 2017
Statehood
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Statehood

Puerto Rico’s Uncertain Future

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September 2017
La Cocina Boriquen - A Fiesta Of Flavors
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La Cocina Boriquen - A Fiesta Of Flavors

Tasty traditional cuisine can be purchased at roadside food stands.

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September 2017

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