The Gullah Geechee fight to preserve the tiny structures, a cradle of the Black church, before they’re erased by sprawl, climate change and fading memories.
Tag: Historic Buildings and Sites
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Tea, a Train and an Epic Sunrise at a Summer Retreat of the Raj
Darjeeling, in the Himalayan foothills, is famous for its tea, its elevated railroad and the view of dawn breaking over Mt. Everest. A writer fulfilled a childhood dream of visiting.
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In Death Valley, a Rare Lake Comes Alive
Visitors normally flock to Death Valley National Park to feel the searing heat and take in the barren landscape. This fall, they’ve been drawn by a different natural feature: water.
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After Earthquake, Morocco Debates How to Rebuild
Experts say the government should preserve cultural and architectural heritage, while also building disaster-resistant homes. In the meantime, residents are living in tents and in limbo.
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Notre-Dame’s Treasures, Untouched by the Fire, On View in Paris
Curators say examination of some pieces after the cathedral’s 2019 fire turned up notable surprises.