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The Current | Full Episode for April 25, 2018 - The Current
Full Episode for April 25, 2018 - The Current<p>Apr 25, 2018<p>From how urban design can make cities safer in the wake of the Toronto van attack; to Kate …
Silk RoadStudy of Marco Polo's will sheds new light on famed traveler
ROME (Reuters) - On January 9, 1324, the Venetian traveler, merchant and writer Marco Polo was preparing for his final journey - to the afterlife that he as a God-fearing Christian was certain existed.<p>Aged 70, Polo summoned a priest-notary to his home in Venice to record his words in Latin on a …
WorldMarco Polo's will sheds new light on famed traveller
A book is released by a Venetian publisher giving scholars an insight into famed traveller Marco Polo's final hours. Francis Maguire reports.
TravelersMarco Polo's will helps prove he actually made it to China
After 700 years of rumors, it turns out Marco Polo probably wasn't lost after all.<p>A new study of the explorer's will corroborates the idea that he …
Black SeaWhat Happened When I Was Invited Into My Kid’s Imaginary World
The bedroom fort my kids constructed is their most prized place. When I was finally granted an invitation, I received a guided tour of the …
ParentingRichard Rionda Del Castro | Executive Profile & Biography
<b>Richard Rionda Del Castro</b> founded Hannibal Inc. (alternate name Hannibal Pictures) in 1999 and serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. …
Mergers & AcquisitionsJoin the "Summer Family" at Holmes Run Pool
Enjoy resort-style campus of three pools, party decks, and beautiful greenspace for the entire family. 2018 memberships are still …
Marco PoloKarleen Roy Puts Us On: How She Balances SoulCycle With Planning Parties For Migos
When I think of Karleen Roy, the first thing that comes to mind: dope AF.<p>That's because the Howard alum has made a name for herself in the …
Kanye WestCORRECTED-Pirelli's Russian shareholder LTI plans to stay after lock-up period ends
(Deletes reference in paragraph 2 of the fund being linked to Rosneft. LTI says it has no links to the Russian energy giant)<p>MILAN, March 28 (Reuters) - Pirelli’s Russian shareholder Long Term Investments (LTI) will not sell its stake in the Italian tyre company when a lock-up period ends in early …
Marco Polo'Three-Body Problem' Might Be Amazon's Next Super-Expensive Sci-Fi Series
Amazon recently dropped a cool $250 million for the rights to a <i>Lord of the Rings</i> prequel series, but now there are reports that the company is going …
Science Fiction MoviesThe perfect Netflix show for every possible mood you could be in
1/<p>If you've recently fallen for someone<p>Netflix<p>These funny, sweet, (sometimes sad) romances will charm the dating apps right off of any viewer's phone.<p>…
TVMake China Live's Marco Polo noodles your new weeknight go-to
Zhajiangmian (which translates to "fried sauce noodles") is your new ramen.<p>George Chen, the culinary mastermind behind Broadway's ambitious …
SF GuideHow Russia and China Could Come Unhinged
Democratic triumphalism was wrong 20 years ago, but now authoritarianism may not be sustainable.<p>We have moved from a world of ideological struggles in the 20th century to a world of geopolitical struggles in the 21st—or so goes the conventional wisdom. But technology is moving so fast that this …
Political ScienceHotel deals in Metro Manila for Holy Week 2018
MANILA – You don’t have to leave the city to have a relaxing Holy Week break.<p>Here’s a look at staycation packages and Easter celebrations offered by …
Marco Polo20 Of The Best (And Prettiest) Bars In Manila
Alamat Filipino Pub & Deli<p>This all-Filipino pub serves gourmet <i>pulutan</i> and local craft beer. And yes, there are tons of options! From light and fruity …
Willy WonkaDid Race and Racism Exist in the Middle Ages?
<b>Geraldine Heng <br>University of Texas at Austin</b><p><i>Cross-posted from Not Even Past</i><p>For generations, race studies scholars—historians and literary critics …
Marco PoloThe digitisation of trade’s paper trail may be at hand
THE enormous ships steaming into and out of the world’s ports do not only carry cargo. They also represent paperwork: bills of lading (BOLs), packing …
EconomicsAfghanistan with a Bullet in Your Leg
As our nation’s longest war ends, our correspondent remembers being there at the beginning<p>I am late on this. Partly due to the holidays, I suppose, and partly because I needed some time to reflect. So I certainly can’t fault you if you failed to notice that in the midst of our seasonal merry-making …
AfghanistanA monk in Mongolia: The historic journey of Benedict of Poland | Archdiocese of Baltimore
VATICAN CITY — Going out to the “peripheries” may be a phrase favored by Pope Francis, but even in diplomatic affairs, it is something the Vatican …
ChristianityNew Hotel Indigo and Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill opens in Durham
A new £15 million hotel and restaurant has opened in Durham.<p>Hotel Indigo and Marco Pierre Steakhouse Bar and Grill opened in the Old Shire Hall on …
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