The Friday Take Five

A marriage of ancient history and modern civilization. Beijing, the capital of China, is a bustling city today, but it has done well to preserve its culture and storied past. Hear the story of a "Forbidden" Beijing landmark and its impact on Chinese society.

Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world, is also home to one of the least romantic, yet remarkable, landmarks on the planet. Listen in to the third installment of The Friday Take Five to learn more about the Catacombs of Paris and the unique part they play in French history.

New Orleans, the cultural melting pot where Jazz grew up. Learn more about the city where one of the world's most iconic Jazz musicians started off and the ways Jazz continues to be a major draw for one of America's most interesting cities.

The Colosseum at Rome holds thousands of years of history and countless tales of combat between valiant gladiators. Follow the stories of two slightly lesser known gladiators that still managed to make things plenty interesting during their careers.