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Paris has been the scene of many infamous crimes over the years, and there's also a grand tradition of flamboyant, idiosyncratic investigators solving those crimes. The Police Museum captures some of the historical characters and evidence behind the struggle between those who ran afoul of the law and ... » more

Why watch on C-SPAN in the middle of the night when you can see the real thing, live and in person? To witness a British parliamentary debate in all its bombastic, sarcastic glory, all you have to do is ... » more

This 17th century Chinese Buddhist temple, the oldest in Malaysia, has been beautifully restored and is fascinating to wander through. In addition to the main temple, the grounds also contain a number of historical rooms. Among these are several collections of memorials to the dead, which are both ... » more