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Taiwan Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Taiwan, officially known as The Republic of China (ROC), is a beautiful self-governed island country located on the East Asia map. It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and is separated from…

America's Most Endangered Places 2010

Metropolitan AME Church in Washington D.C. is among American sites most at risk by Dana J. Quigley America's Most Endangered Places America's Most Endangered Places 2009America's Most Endangered…

Natural Disasters in Texas

Source: iStockFrom blistering wildfires and devastating hurricanes to snow blizzards and flash floods, Texas has it all. The wide range of natural disasters that happen in the Lone Star State is…

Wright, Frank Lloyd

(Encyclopedia) Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867–1959, American architect, b. Richland Center, Wis., as Frank Lincoln Wright; he changed his name to honor his mother's family (the Lloyd Joneses). Wright is…

What Is There to Do in North Korea?

What to do in the Hermit Kingdom? North Korea, also known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (or DPRK), may not be on the top of many travel wish lists. Stories of foreigners imprisoned on…

Landmarks of Boston

by Dana J. Quigley photos by Carol M. Highsmith No city in the U.S. is richer in historical associations than Boston, and no city has retained more of its original buildings…

San Francisco Landmarks

by Liz Olson photos by Carol M. Highsmith A city rich in culture and diversity, San Francisco sits on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Millions have entered San…

World Trade Center History

Magnificent buildings graced skyline by David Johnson and Shmuel Ross World Trade Center Stats 200,000 tons of steel 425,000 cubic yards of concrete…

Strike Against War

by Helen Keller To begin with, I have a word to say to my good friends, the editors, and others who are moved to pity me. Some people are grieved because they imagine I am in the hands…