Photo Gallery: The Shakers of Kentucky Understand the values of symmetry, order, and function as expressed by the centuries-old Christian society of Kentucky's Shakers, a unique culture on the verge of disappearing.

Photo Gallery: Boston's North Enders Since 1630, Boston's North End has continually evolved. Today, the area's diverse population keeps both the historic charm and colorful culture of the region full of life.

Photo Gallery: Traveling the Blues Highway Rooted in the Mississippi Delta, the blues sprang from spiritual music and field hollers, spinning a cultural thread that follows the great black migration from South to North.

Photo Gallery: Kashmir, Trapped in Conflict Wedged between two enemies—India with its Hindu majority and Muslim Pakistan—both the land and people of Kashmir have been caught in the cross fire for a half century.