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...collaborate with western Europe but because of centuries of economic decline and lack of military innovation. Hastening this collapse was the brutal ambush of Constantinople by Venetian Crusaders in 1204; ignorant Christian warriors melted ancient Greek statues to sell their bronze by weight, they picked the gems out of precious Orthodox relics. Why would residents of Constantinople ever want to ally with the pillagers of their heritage...
...addition to another Meier tower, three high-end condo projects are in the works. For his first apartment building, architect Charles Gwathmey is transforming a former parking lot in Greenwich Village into a 21-story tower, Astor Place (above). The building's multifaceted exterior is chiseled like a precious stone--befitting the multimillion-dollar lofts inside. Further south, just across the street from the New York Stock Exchange, the landmark Equitable Trust Building will soon become Downtown by Philippe Starck. Prices at the 326-unit conversion are a bit more accessible ($500,000 to $3.5 million), and the lap pool...
...Scream, Edvard Munch's indelible image of a man howling against the backdrop of a blood-red sky, disappearing into a criminal underworld that doesn't care much about the niceties of art conservation. Art theft is a vast problem around the world. As many as 10,000 precious items of all kinds disappear each year. And for smaller museums in particular, it may not be a problem they can afford to solve...
...With surfing beaches in Europe, the U.S. and the Pacific coast becoming crowded?and "surf rage" an all too frequent hazard as devotees fight over precious waves?consider hitting the beach in Asia instead. Until recently, surfing had relatively few followers in the region, but more surf shops and surfing schools are now emerging, offering beginners everything from laughably cheap board rental to all-inclusive (and very reasonable) deals on accommodation, meals and instruction. Most guarantee that you'll be riding the waves after a second lesson...
...Europe no longer has the prestige that once came from its hefty medal tallies, it can still take delight in outstanding individual performances - smaller stories, perhaps, but precious because of their rarity. Britain, shocked by Paula Radcliffe's twin flameouts in the marathon and 10,000 m, was lifted by 34-year-old Kelly Holmes' double gold success in the 800 m and 1,500 m. Russia celebrated a memorable 1-2-3 sweep in the women's long jump, while Germany rejoiced with canoeist Birgit Fischer, 42, who earned a gold and a silver, becoming the first woman ever...