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Segregationist Signs Reappear at a Presidential Estate
One hundred years ago, a Delaware chemical tycoon, William duPont, ordered a train depot built at Montpelier, which was once the Virginia estate of America's fourth president, James Madison.
New List Aims to Stem Tide of Cambodian Stolen Antiquities
Cambodia recently released a publication that it hopes will help reduce the number of artifacts being stolen from sites and temples and sold on the international market.
Sculptor Brings African American History to Life on Grand Scale
Even as a child, Ed Dwight had a gift for art. But he set that talent aside to focus on careers that included engineer, test pilot, astronaut trainee (the first African American in the program) and entrepreneur.
Museum Honors Man Who Delighted Millions Around World
Visitors to the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco will not find any amusement rides. For those, they will have to go to Disney theme parks in the United States or in other parts of the world.
Canadian Mounties' Musical Ride Combines Precision, Tradition
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are a symbol of Canadian pride. Their characteristic red jackets, blue pants and Stetson hats are easily recognizable.
Turkey's Living Library Hopes to Battle Prejudice With 'Human' Books
Turkey has a new twist on a conventional library, instead of borrowing books, you borrow individuals who represent stereotypes that often are the target of prejudice or hatred.
Photographer Captures Pictures of Love and Laughter in War Zone
The eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most brutal conflict zones in the world.
Canada's Native Tribes Showcased at Winter Olympics
One of the Inuit people's native symbols is being used as the the logo for the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
These Clowns are Funny – Some of the Time
In small towns across the American West, a favorite form of entertainment is the rodeo. It's a show and competition in which modern-day cowboys ride bucking horses and ornery bulls.
Bringing the Great American Frontier to Life
Hollywood has shaped our perception of the American West. Images of cowboys in saloons, American Indians in feather headdresses, and outlaws robbing trains at gunpoint come to mind.
American Comedians in the Middle East
A group of American stand-up comedians have wrapped up a memorable week of performances in the Middle East, before what might seem like some pretty tough crowds.
US Photographer Explores Japanese Hot Springs
American photographer Mark Edward Harris has traveled to 80 countries to document their sights and their people.
New England Town Brings Rockwell's Christmas to Life
Each year, on the first Sunday of December, the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce mobilizes the entire community to recreate the scene from "Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas," one of the most renowned oil paintings by artist Norman Rockwell.
Britain Celebrates a Multi-Cultural Christmas
London is one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world and when Christmas comes around it's a time for all the city's communities to come together.
London Museum Unveils Medieval, Renaissance Treasures
London's Victoria and Albert Museum claims to be the world's greatest museum of art and design. With artifacts dating back 3000 years, it has a collection so vast that the Museum has not been able to display all of it for some time.
Paisley, Swift Winners at CMA Awards
The 43rd annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards were handed out Novermber 11 in Nashville.
Brad Paisley co-hosted the 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards with Carrie Underwood, and was this year's top contender with seven nominations.
Musical Group Wants to Unite World One Song at a Time
Award-winning filmmaker and producer Mark Johnson is a founder of one of the most far flung musical groups in the world.
Museum Honors Artist Who Captured Small Town America
For a man identified so closely with small-town America, Norman Rockwell spent much of his life living in or near America's biggest city.
Cherokee Indians Teach Tourists in North Carolina
In 1838, the Cherokee were forced to give up their land in the east and migrate to what is now Oklahoma.
North Carolina World War II Veterans Honored in Washington
November 11 is Veteran's Day, a day when veterans of the armed forces are honored and remembered for their service and sacrifice.
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