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April/May 2023
Features
Crowns, Choirs and Crypts
The church’s many chambers and crypts hold the story of Britain’s past, present and future
Down the River Roosevelt
The dangerous—yet victorious—trip wouldn’t have been possible without Cândido Rondon, an icon of Brazilian history
School of Rocks
Traversing an icefield by foot and on skis, the young researchers experience one of the coolest classrooms in the nation
Waste Not
These New Englanders have found a way to help the planet and convert more than 9,000 tons of cow waste annually into electricity
Under Control
How communities in the West are boldly setting property ablaze to reduce the impact of extreme wildfires
Out of the Shadows
The endangered sea creature, known for its reclusive nature, has re-emerged out of the shadows
Frozen Moments
From Norway to Nepal, this year’s winning images span the globe to capture the extraordinary
Shattered: The Youngest Victims of Belgian Rule
Colonialism's brutal legacy, including the European nation's policy of forcing mixed-race children into orphanages, is still keenly felt today
Departments
The Power of Portraits
An exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery showcases the photography of Brian Lanker—and the remarkable lives of his subjects
Steadfast
Majestic and sturdy, the icon of the American South has offered protection time and again
More Than Anne
L.M. Montgomery created a classic of children's literature, but what about her lesser-known works?
Before There Was Jazz
The innovations of a forgotten genius who laid the groundwork for the nation's signature music
Sew to Speak
Beloved by her pupils, schoolteacher Leah Maguire embraced her freedom through sewing this sampler
Fight of the Century
The pages highlight the dramatic, racially charged match between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries
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