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Mount Rushmore, South Dakota: The National Monument Carved into a Stolen Sacred Mountain

Mount Rushmore was blasted into a Lakota sacred mountain by a Klan-tied sculptor, on land the Supreme Court ruled stolen. It started as a tourist stunt.

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Mount Rushmore, South Dakota: The National Monument Carved into a Stolen Sacred Mountain

Pressure Zones

Pressure Zones are places where competing powers, beliefs, and identities press against one another. Over time, this sustained tension reshapes communities, politics, and the lived experience of those within them.

Cidade de Deus: The Favela That Became a Symbol of Rio’s Urban Struggle

Cidade de Deus: The Favela That Became a Symbol of Rio’s Urban Struggle

Explore Cidade de Deus, the symbol of Rio's urban violence and resilience. Learn about its origins as a failed public housing project, the rise of drug gangs, the daily struggles of its residents and how the film Cidade de Deus brought international attention to the community.

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Próspera: The Private City Suing Honduras for $11 Billion

A Silicon Valley-backed charter city on a Honduran island is suing the country for $10.7 billion after voters repealed the law that created it. What happened?

Rocinha: Inside Rio’s Largest Favela - The Labyrinth of Concrete, Color, and Chaos

Explore Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela, where poverty, violence, and resilience intersect. Discover its origins as a squatter settlement, the daily realities of life in the favela, and the vibrant culture of funk, street art, and community activism.

Uluru: The Sacred Site and the 60-Year Fight to Close the Climb

Uluru is the most famous rock in the world — and one of the most sacred Aboriginal sites in Australia. Its traditional owners fought for 60 years to stop tourists climbing it. This is the story of the fight over Australia's most sacred site.