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. No Churchgoing Christmas for the First Family
  3. Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Maybe Not
  4. Israel vs. Hizballah: Drumbeats of War
  5. What Smoking Ban? The French Are Lighting Up in Public Again
  6. The Pentagon Prepares for a Missile Attack from 'Iran'
  7. Up in the Air: What Does 10 Million Miles Get You?
  8. Protecting the Pope: Keeping Him Safe But Open
  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. No Churchgoing Christmas for the First Family
  5. Up in the Air: What Does 10 Million Miles Get You?
  6. Pakistan's Turmoil Endangers Its Archaeological Treasures
  7. In Sri Lanka, Tsunami Anniversary Inspires Mixed Reactions
  8. China's Christmas Warning to Political Dissidents
  9. 2010 Financial Forecasts: A 50% Chance of Being Right
  10. Nine: Not a 10 and Certainly Not an 8-1/2