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History

Off Limits Hawaii

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Don investigates how Hawaii powered its first cash crop: sugar, by crawling through the rusting remains and twisting waterways of a sugar mill on the island of Kauai.

Meadow Brook Hall, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Arts and Culture

Magnificent Must-See Mansions

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Take an elegant journey through America’s greatest estates from a bygone era: See gold-leaf ceilings, indoor swimming pools and more at some very posh places sure to leave you a bit ... envious.

Angkor’s “Great City”
Cambodia

Amazing Angkor Wat

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Tour Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s complex of ancient temples built by Khmer kings over 6 centuries. Marvel at an architectural site that rivals the wonders of China’s Great Wall and Peru's Machu Picchu.

Tour de France’s 100th
Hot Topics

Travel Anniversaries of 2013

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The Tour de France turns 100, the Battle of Gettysburg marks its 150th, and who can forget Elvis’s Aloha From Hawaii 40 years ago. See the biggest travel anniversaries of 2013.

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History

Muhammad Ali: Journey of "The Greatest"

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Follow the travels of the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali. As a heavyweight boxing champ and humanitarian, he's been all around the world, including Scotland, Egypt and the Philippines.

Waddesdon Manor
History

Downton Abbey's Must-See Locations

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High drama meets sumptuous settings: From spectacular Highclere Castle to the rolling hills of Yorkshire, discover the hit British period drama's must-see locations.

Crazy Horse Memorial
Museums and Culture

Native American Heritage Attractions

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In celebration of Indian Heritage Month, see photos from traditions hundreds of years old and remember the Trail of Tears.

Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo
Arts and Culture

Creepy Crypts and Catacombs Worldwide

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A chandelier made of bones, skulls on altars, hanging skeletons -- enter the creepy world of crypts and catacombs for a look into burial practices of the past. Warning: Images not for the squeamish.

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History

The Misadventures of Christopher Columbus

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Four voyages can lead to plenty of misadventure. Discover the places where Christopher Columbus met with high drama (and just a few setbacks) during his discovery of the New World, from 1492 to 1504.

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Historic Cities

Remembering Sept. 11

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Remember and reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001, at the NYC, Pentagon and Flight 93 national memorials.