Inside the European capital which started a world war now a haven for dark tourism
This European capital city has a tumultuous history and was the site that sparked the outbreak of World War 1.
This Book on World War I Changed How I Think of Nonfiction
Paul Fussell’s 50-year-old survey of trench warfare deserves a new generation of readers, our book critic writes.
How Spanish king became last hope for missing World War One soldiers' relatives
A vast archive of letters sent by relatives of soldiers missing in World War One seeking the help of Spain's King Alfonso ...
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How USAID Helped Us Defeat the Iraqi Insurgency
I first got the opportunity to watch USAID work up close and personal in 2007, when I deployed to Iraq as commander of the ...
'Don't be afraid to try': Chardon woman injured while serving in Iraq channels pain into writing career
As a female veteran breaking barriers, Allison Kennedy encourages others facing their own battles to go after their dreams.
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See Mosul’s Historic Leaning Minaret Tower, Rebuilt After Destruction by ISIS
Eight years after the Iraqi city was left in ruins, Mosul’s rich multicultural heritage is slowly but surely beginning to flower again ...
Iraq's top court throws out challenge to new laws, including one increasing Islamic courts authority
Iraq’s top court has thrown out a legal challenge that had temporarily halted three controversial laws passed last month by the country’s parliament ...
Mosul’s renowned minaret restored from ravages of Islamic State
Mosul’s Grand al-Nuri Mosque, known for its eight-century-old leaning minaret, destroyed by Islamic State militants in 2017, ...
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20 Best Theme Parks in the World
Here are 20 of the best amusement parks in the world, including Disney, Universal, and more. Elizabeth Rhodes is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury ...