Carved from the Living Rock: The Sunken Churches of Lalibela
The cross on Saint George's roof lay below Francisco Álvares. Visiting Lalibela in the 1520s, the Portuguese priest found…
TOPIC 08 · Landmarks · Neighbourhoods · Journeys
Places — Let curiosity choose the way.
Streets, landmarks and corners of the map worth looking at closely.
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3 core editorial threads
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FROM THE JOURNAL
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Stories in Places
In-depth, primary-sourced cultural narratives exploring this topic.
The Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
One bridge in a 2019 study of Meghalaya’s living root bridges had been growing for 66 years and was…
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Rajasthan’s Forts: Water, Walls and Living Cities
The World Monuments Fund’s account of Jaisalmer begins beneath the sandstone skyline. As water use rose and modern plumbing…
EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE
Why Places matters
Looking closely can turn a point on the map into somewhere meaningful. This topic follows the character of places and the connections that make each one worth understanding.
TAKE A QUESTION WITH YOU
“What makes this place more than a name on a map?”
THE THREADS WE FOLLOW
What we cover in this collection
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Landmarks and neighbourhoods
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Regional character and geographic connections
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The histories behind familiar destinations
Every story is backed by academic scholarship, verified archives and field perspectives.
CONTINUE THE JOURNEY
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Discover place and culture through different perspectives.
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History
Trace the stories time leaves behind.
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Food
Meet a place at the table.
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Art & Architecture
Look closer. See differently.
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People
Every place begins with people.
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Traditions & Festivals
Step into a living tradition.
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Nature
Take the scenic route.
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Language
Hear the world in its own words.
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Culture
Find the threads that connect us.