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Get up close and admire nature's intricate designs with "Patterns in Nature" wallpapers.
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Expedition Week Game
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Celebrate Geography!
In a time where the news we watch, the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the people we meet, and the decisions we make are increasingly global, we need to know the world!
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Gallery: Windows of the Soul
For nearly 20 years, renowned photojournalist Alexandra Avakian has photographed Muslims around the world and has witnessed life, death, weddings, prayer, famine, and uprising. See stunning images from her latest book.
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"Herod's Lost Tomb"
One of the Bible's great
villains was also a master architect. Come with us in search of his most personal creation.
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Parks of the World
Nature still thrives unchecked by human development in countless corners of the globe. Explore these great open spaces.
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Natural Disasters
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