2008 Summer Journey

Who invented chess? Why is polo big in Pakistan? From the ancient city of Ur to modern Africa, from Cornwall to Korea, how sports and games have changed our world

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  1. How Christmas Is (Not) Celebrated in North Korea
  2. Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Maybe Not
  3. No Churchgoing Christmas for the First Family
  4. Israel vs. Hizballah: Drumbeats of War
  5. Protecting the Pope: Keeping Him Safe But Open
  6. Up in the Air: What Does 10 Million Miles Get You?
  7. What Smoking Ban? The French Are Lighting Up in Public Again
  8. The Pentagon Prepares for a Missile Attack from 'Iran'
  9. In Sri Lanka, Tsunami Anniversary Inspires Mixed Reactions
  10. Sherlock Holmes: Impressive Abs, Unmemorable Action
  1. Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Maybe Not
  2. How Christmas Is (Not) Celebrated in North Korea
  3. What Smoking Ban? The French Are Lighting Up in Public Again
  4. Up in the Air: What Does 10 Million Miles Get You?
  5. In Sri Lanka, Tsunami Anniversary Inspires Mixed Reactions
  6. Study: TV May Perpetuate Race Bias
  7. New York City: 10 Things to Do in 24 Hours
  8. Forcing Insurers to Spend Enough on Health Care
  9. The Meaning and Mythos of Manny Pacquiao
  10. Magnus Carlsen: The 19-Year-Old King of Chess