The Taj Mahal was built by the Mogul ruler Shah Jahan as a memorial to his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. In this episode, Sarah and Katie delve into the stories of one of the world's most opulent mausoleums.
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Charles Sumner, Revisited (part 1)
<p>The first installment of the deeper examination of Charles Sumner's life begins with his early years, including his close relationships with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Samuel Gridley Howe.</p> <p><strong>Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li>"Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)." Encycl ... Show More
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“The mutual affection and harmony between the two had reached a degree never seen between a husband and wife…” The Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, tells the story of the imperial power and strength of the Mughal Empire, ... Show More
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<p>En temps de guerre, certaines choses précieuses demandent à être cachées.</p><p>Durant le second conflit mondial, les Britanniques ont, par exemple, décidé de camoufler le dôme... du Taj Mahal !</p><br><p>À l'abri des regards</p><br><p>La cathédrale de Reims ravagée par un inc ... Show More
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