Hypatia and the Price of Intellectual Freedom
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Hypatia and the Price of Intellectual Freedom

The philosopher and mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria embodies the importance of intellectual openness amid ideological battles.
Ram’s Bridge: Natural or Man-Made?
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Ram’s Bridge: Natural or Man-Made?

A land mass in Palk Bay between India and Sri Lanka invites questions with few answers in the quest to make it a national heritage site.
The World’s First Museum of Lost Things
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The World’s First Museum of Lost Things

Anyone with an internet connection can ‘visit’ this virtual museum of pilfered artifacts.
New York Public Library: Classic Exterior, Artsy Interior
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New York Public Library: Classic Exterior, Artsy Interior

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the largest and most iconic public libraries in the United States.

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Hypatia and the Price of Intellectual Freedom

Hypatia and the Price of Intellectual Freedom

The philosopher and mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria embodies the importance of intellectual openness amid ideological battles.
Crafting ‘Round the Mountain’ in Southwest Virginia

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Ram’s Bridge: Natural or Man-Made?

Ram’s Bridge: Natural or Man-Made?

A land mass in Palk Bay between India and Sri Lanka invites questions with few answers in the quest to make it a national heritage site.
Potsdam: Jewel in the Crown of Frederick the Great

Potsdam: Jewel in the Crown of Frederick the Great

In this series, ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit Potsdam, which once again has become the ‘German Versailles.’
The World’s First Museum of Lost Things

The World’s First Museum of Lost Things

Anyone with an internet connection can ‘visit’ this virtual museum of pilfered artifacts.
New York Public Library: Classic Exterior, Artsy Interior

New York Public Library: Classic Exterior, Artsy Interior

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the largest and most iconic public libraries in the United States.
‘Il Trittico’: Opera’s Favorite Triple Feature

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Part 3 of this series features the third of Puccini’s three one-act operas, the comedy ‘Gianni Schicchi.’
‘Il Trittico': Opera’s Favorite Triple Feature

‘Il Trittico': Opera’s Favorite Triple Feature

Part 2 of this series features the second of Puccini’s one-act operas, the religious story ‘Suor Angelica.’