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Culture >> Buildings, Landmarks - From St. Paul's in London to the new library at Alexandria, see some of the world's most remarkable structures.
- Alexandria Library - The legendary Library of Alexandria, one of ancient Egypt's great treasures, is reincarnated for the 21st century.
- Angkor - See the splendor of the largest religious complex on Earth, the intricate temples of Cambodia's Angkor, where Hindu and Buddhist legends come to life.
- Church Carver - In Ethiopia, one man has spent a lifetime carving churches out of rock.
- Covered Bridges - Though "The Bridges of Madison County" made Iowa's covered bridges famous, Vermont's are every bit as picturesque.
- Crop Circles - Who's responsible for the mysterious, beautiful, and huge crop circles appearing all over the British countryside?
- Destination: Brazil - Brazil boasts fabulous beaches, vast, unspoiled swaths of Amazon rainforest, Pantanal wetlands, and, of course, Rio de Janeiro's Carnival.
- Destination: Egypt, Pyramids - Egypt's ancient pyramids have left visitors awestruck for thousands of years, and continue to do so today.
- Destination: India - Yes, the Taj Mahal is stunning, but so are many other sights and sounds in the world's second-most populous country.
- Destination: Ireland - Ireland is a mix of old and new, quiet countryside and exuberant cities. This "Emerald Isle" is truly a jewel of a destination.
- Destination: Laos, Luang Prabang - The royal city of Luang Prabang in Laos is also known as the "City of the Golden Buddha," which offers visitors an array of lovely temples and a serene pace.
- Destination: North Africa - In this land of vast deserts, ancient cities, and bustling markets, the cultures of Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean come together.
- Destination: Peru - Mysterious and spectacular ancient monuments confound scientists and dazzle travelers to this Andean nation.
- Destination: Temples of Angkor - Famed capitol of the ancient Khmer Empire, Cambodia’s Temples of Angkor offer travelers a magical window into Southern Asia’s ancient past.
- Destination: West and Central Africa - For the intrepid traveler, West and Central Africa presents exciting new places to explore. Check out a plethora of festivals and colorful celebrations or hire an eco-guide to see a menagerie of wildlife throughout this rich region.
- Irish Monuments - In Ireland, they're discovering that some of their history is fading fast.
- Living in Tombs - Manila's North Cemetery is the city's largest, with 70 to 80 funerals a day, and more than one million buried here. For most, this would be a chilling place to visit. But to some Filipinos, this sea of tombs and bones is the place they call home.
- Memorial Quarry - The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., opened in 2004. Its granite walls, pillars, and base were cut and handled with special care.
- Mummy Museum - In the cemeteries of Guanajuato, city leaders dig up old corpses to make room for new ones.
- Presidents' Day Discovery - February 13, 2009—Archaeologists digging at the site of George Washington's early home have discovered clues about the boyhood of the first U.S. President.
- Rat Temple - At first glance, this temple in northern India looks like any other. But this temple also houses other deities. And there's not one...not two...but over 15,000 of them inside. Welcome to the rat temple.
- Salt Cathedral - Go deep into Colombia's Zipaquirá Mountain to find a Catholic cathedral carved out of the salt deposits of an abandoned mine.
- St. Paul's Cathedral - While London's 300-year-old St. Paul's Cathedral is being restored, learn more about this remarkable design by Sir Christopher Wren.
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