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Beware the Skinwalkers, Werewolf Witches of the American Southwest

These canine-humanoid shapeshifters travel between worlds using magical doors.
J.W. Ocker October 5, 2022
food

4 of History's Most Epic Punch Bowls

If your party doesn't feature enough alcohol to float a rowboat, you're doing it wrong.
Sam O'Brien October 3, 2022
objects of intrigue

Podcast: The Portland Treasure Map

A map in the archives of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library may be the key to a long-lost buried treasure.
The Podcast Team October 5, 2022
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Monuments of History: Journey Through Bulgaria

Bulgaria
May 6–15, 2023
From $4,370 USD
Dive into one of Europe’s oldest countries as we explore ancient civilizations and marvel at otherworldly relics of a communist utopia that never came to be.
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history

Underground Greece: Ghost Cities & Sinking Ships

Greece
Oct 9–17, 2023
From $3,974 USD
Explore the ghost cities, abandoned industrial buildings, and mountain villages scattered throughout the rugged region of Peloponnese in search of a truer, more contradictory Greece.
wildlife & nature

Iceland in Summer: Journey Through a Fabled Land

Iceland
May 20–29, 2023
From $5,770 USD
A land of folklore and myths on a backdrop of remarkable natural wonders.
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food & drink

Spain: Avant-Garde Winemaking in Catalonia

Spain
Oct 31–Nov 6, 2022
From $3,970 USD
Discover the unique tastes and traditions of Catalonia, tasting unusual wines of Spain’s smallest winegrowing regions and fresh farm-to-table dining.
history

Chiseled in Stone: Armenia’s Ancient Roots and Soviet-era Relics

Armenia
May 28–Jun 6, 2023
From $2,970 USD
An overland journey to uncover the ancient, complex, and tragic history of one of the earliest Christian civilizations
+ 1 other date
history

Greece: Ancient Ruins to Modern Culture

Greece
Oct 24–Nov 3, 2022
From $6,570 USD
Discover the impact of Ancient Greece in today's modern-day culture by connecting the dots between legendary landmarks, such as the Oracle of Delphi, and local traditions still found today.
+ 6 other dates
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Labante, Italy

Grotte di Labante

South of Bologna, a limestone grotto with a protruding waterfall and a floor full of cave pearls.
Rennes-le-Château, France

The Blue Apples Of Rennes-le-Château

The way that light hits a stained glass window on a specific day is one of many "clues" to a mysterious treasure.
London, England

Of Alley and the Duke’s Streets

An agreement meant to honor the Duke of Buckingham led to this unusually-named passageway near Charing Cross.
Arabi, Louisiana

The Hidden South Confessional

Inside this art and oddity-filled shop, a small room filled with secrets.
Duddo, England

Duddo Five Stones

There were once more than five stones in this ancient monument.
Tokyo, Japan

Chirori the Therapy Dog

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.
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In Graphic Detail: Making Horror Comics with Mel Gillman

Starts Sun, Oct 9
4 Sessions
$225 per person
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Close Encounters: Tracing the History of UFOs With Greg Eghigian

Starts Mon, Oct 10
5 Sessions
$80 per person
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Designing Soft Circuits & E-Textiles With Linh My Truong

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