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More than 1,500 years ago, at the height of the Roman Empire, a young woman died. Someone close to her thought she might need some help in the next life. Help from a demon.

The war in Syria has left Syrian refugees scattered across Europe. Some of those who have fled are musicians. Now, one classically trained Syrian bassist living in the German city of Bremen is trying to bring his countrymen and women together to form an expat orchestra. Catherine Girardeau has our story.

Nigerian American writer Teju Cole's new collection of essays is all about the intersection of tough topics — politics, art, race and place.

A French American reporter returns to her hometown in Burgundy and is struck by how medieval bells still dictate the pace of life there.