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Backgammon is a game that combines skill and luck that has been around for centuries. Getting the hang of the rules takes practice, but it is not difficult.

Over 20,000 artefacts have been found on the Mary Rose, each offering unique insights into everyday Tudor life.

Life in Istanbul is nowhere better witnessed than on the major artery that offers great boutiques, theatres, cinemas, cafes, pubs, nightclubs and galleries.

What is the connection between art and chess? What are the aspects of art in the game of chess? Both are disciplines that value beauty, economy, and uniqueness.

Grandparents enjoy keeping in touch with their grandkids, but distances can make that hard to do. Here are some ways to get grandparents online to keep bonds strong.

Tiny Ikaria offers a glimpse of what Greece was like before mass tourism arrived. The birthplace of Dionysos, God of wine, still intoxicates with its unspoilt charm

North Korea's ballistic missile tests on July 5 have pushed Japan to impose further trade restrictions against Kim Jong Il's bully-boy regime.

This article details fun, educational ideas for hosting a party with an ancient Egyptian theme.

In the new HBO series Bored to Death, Jason Schwartzman plays a novelist who becomes a detective. The show is from writer Jonathan Ames.

For some children, dress-up is one of the enchantments of childhood. Try some of these ideas to build a fun and creative dress-up wardrobe for your children.

Despite its complexity, it is possible to teach children to play and enjoy chess with some basic resources, including a variety of great chess websites and software.

"You Gotta Love It" is the theme of the Iowa State Fair held in Des Moines August 7 -17. Listed in "1000 Places to See Before You Die" the festival is classic Americana.

Limnos goes quietly about its business in the Northeastern Aegean. Discover this understated haven that stays off the radar of mass-market tourism.

Bryant Park is a midtown Manhattan retreat for office workers meeting for lunch with friends and tourists taking a break.from sightseeing.

Customize your party space into activity zones to increase your guests' enjoyment. This is the final part in my Home Prep Series.

Traveling all day with kids in the car can be a real challenge. However, with the right preparation and activities, it can be do-able.

From following in the steps of Aphrodite to spotting endangered turtles, there is much more to Cyprus than sun, sea and sand - although there is plenty of that too.

Another candle? A picture frame? Instead of a gift your guests will toss, spend your money wisely by giving them a gift they'll treasure.

This article is a guide to finding low-cost, exciting and flavorful meals on your Turkish vacation.

Dog fighting, cockfighting, and a wide variety of sporting and gambling activities created escapes from the drudgery of daily living for American colonists.

2,000,000 people visit eBay everyday. 33% of all online Americans visit it. As the world's largest store, eBay offers everyone the opportunity to buy, sell and profit!

Drinking coffee in Turkey majorly influences the nation's psyche and nowhere is this truer than in Istanbul. The history-steeped coffee houses here truly are world class.

Turkey's greatest city offers a great walk near the Golden Horn's old Genoese district, and Istanbul's most panoramic cityscape view is to be found in a rooftop cafe.

The blockbuster movie Mamma Mia! about 1970s Swedish pop stars Abba brought Skopelos in the Greek Sporades islands into the limelight, but its low-key charm is untouched

Taverns in colonial Boston were more than places to drink, eat, or meet friends. Taverns had many roles. It's hard to imagine the town functioning without them.

In medieval times, correct procedures were important in virtually every aspect of a meal. There were strict rules for serving and eating food and for drinking.

For a peaceful holiday in beautiful surroundings, Skopelos is a small green jewel in the blue setting of the Aegean Sea.

A list of unique and personalized gifts for grandma for Christmas, Mother's Day, her birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion.

This Valentine's Day, have some fun showing a loved one just how much they mean. Create dozens of Shrinky Dink hearts with this Valentine's Day craft.

Clues to the evolution of Darwin's ideas lie in his daily routine. As a man of comfortable means, he was free from the pressures of modern science to find time to think.