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Photos Of The Week: Gaza Return, Remembering Auschwitz, Lunar New Year

With striking photographs from Poland, the DR Congo, Gaza and the Shetlands, among other places.

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To Fallen Vikings

Sweden boasts about 1,700 such runestones that feature the old Scandinavian runic alphabet. This one, outside of Gripsholm Castle near Stockholm, was erected in memory of fallen Vikings.

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In Oslo, Where Munch’s Iconic “Scream” Will Never Fade Away

OSLO – Before we even begin, it’s not pronounced “munch,” “mench” or even “manch” – it’s “moonk!” It’s a question of politeness, and also the locals are more likely to understand us if we pronounce his name correctly. In Olso, the artist is everywhere, just like his iconic masterpiece. Just like a spoiled child, Skrik, […]

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