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Around 1400, a rebirth of classical culture shows itself in statues, paintings and architecture of Florence, Italy, then Spain, Holland, Germany and beyond.

Around 1400, a rebirth of classical culture shows itself in statues, paintings and architecture of Florence, Italy, then Spain, Holland, Germany and beyond.

Vegan sukiyaki; basmati rice with cashews and scallions; maple-sweet potato mini-pies.

Corn and tomato soup; pasta alla Norma; tomatoes stuffed with couscous.

A revitalizing workout with gentle movements that release tension, calm the nervous system and build strength and flexibility.

Gentle seated sun salutations and easy to follow yoga moves to create more ease in the neck, shoulders, chest and back.

The Kinshicho and Kameido area is an urban subcenter in eastern Tokyo; we go in search of celebrated scenic views, savor local flavors, and learn how a network of canals evolved into a logistics hub.

Using a permanent pen for very quick sketches that provoke memory; using dilute paint as a medium; utilizing a larger pad of paper.

An all-standing, neuromuscular workout with gentle and controlled movements to stretch knees and calves and increase the hip's range of motion.

A revitalizing workout with gentle movements that release tension, calm the nervous system and build strength and flexibility.

Red bean burgers; oven-roasted tiny potatoes with spicy mustard sauce served with cucumber, tomato and mini-pepper salad; date and rice cereal treats.

Tomato, fennel and chickpea soup with garlic toast; farro con verdure; whole-wheat lasagna with vegetables.

Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, from seafood to produce.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

Multiple ways to arrange a classic market bouquet; adding blooms from the garden, including fruit or vegetables; combinations of vases.

Horticulture expert Dr. Chris Cooper and other experts share their garden wisdom and answer e-mails and letters about lawn and gardens.

Experiencing the melding of cultures and cross-border collaborations with the fronterizos or borderlanders of the golden coast at the California part of the US-Mexico border.

Traveling along both sides of the Arizona-Sonora border hunting for an ancient chili, visiting a ghost town and dropping water for migrants.

Traveling the New Mexico and Chihuahua border region; architect Ronald Rael; observing migratory species; visiting a remote Mennonite camp.

The Kentucky Bar, rumored to be the birthplace of the margarita, in Ciudad Juarez; burritos at Burritos El Compa.

Preserved foods that sustained people during the Mexican Revolution; a family that has lived for generations at Hacienda de San Diego.

The food scene in Hermosillo, Sonora's capital, includes gigantic burritos at Dona Guille and a meat lover's feast at Mochomos; La Ruina brew park; Sonoran hot dogs.

The bold flavors and ingredients of Sonora inspire Pati Jinich to prepare her version of a true Sonoran feast in a rustic outdoor kitchen.

Raw vegetable salad; Italian fried egg with gorgonzola sauce; a crepe filled with bacon, egg, onion and cheese.

Lefkada lentil soup; lemony cod and potatoes; three-meat pie; garlicky eggplant; Ionian polenta.

Carrie goes on the road for her first speaking tour; Caroline's Cakes; decorating with caramel icing; food finds at a local grocer in Greenville, S.C.

Diving into the vibrant flavor of the Emirates; chef Abu Halab prepares Kamoon Tower and a quick baba ghanoush; traditional lamb stew called thareed; skewered grilled chicken.

Minneapolis-based chef Sean Sherman showcases the cuisine and history of Native American culture.

Triple chocolate sticky buns; milk chocolate; thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies.

In week four, the six remaining home cooks face two challenges that push them beyond their comfort zones; first, they must prepare one of the judges' recipes; then, with the return of the recipe swap, they put their own spin on each other's dishes.

Experiencing the melding of cultures and cross-border collaborations with the fronterizos or borderlanders of the golden coast at the California part of the US-Mexico border.

Parchment-roasted fish with fennel, capers and herbs; smashed potatoes with fried capers; salted caper tsipouro martini.

Author Reem Kassis cooks maqlubeh, a multilayered chicken and rice dish worthy of a feast; hareesa; Palestinian upside-down chicken and rice; semolina-sesame cake with a crunchy sesame seed topping and sweet citrus syrup.

Braised chicken with mustard and herbs; pastry and silicone brushes; easiest-ever biscuits.