Archive for 2007

Building castles in the sky

China's first architect to win a competition overseas has radical ideas about transforming his country's structures - and its culture.

Financial Times | December 22nd, 2007

East Germans drew blueprint for Cuban spying

A once-jailed Cuban exile's research reveals how East Germany exported its repressive Stasi security system to Cuba, where it lives on today.

Miami Herald | November 4th, 2007

Germany’s Greek tragedy

Review of "Weimar Germany: Promise and Tragedy"

Financial Times | November 3rd, 2007

Week Three on the Road: Dodging Cyclists, Dogs and Dump Trucks

Our classic car caravan passes through Confucius' hometown on the last leg of our journey from Shanghai to Beijing.

Forbes Autos | October 11th, 2007

Seeking the Ancient Soul of Modern China

Our convoy of classic Bentleys and Rolls-Royces traveling 1,000 miles through China seems at times more ancient than the landscape.

Forbes Autos | September 28th, 2007

Belgrade: A capital city springs to life in Serbia

The city's past is visible in bombed-out buildings left unrepaired, but the vibe is hip, not tragic, and travelers are trickling back.

Los Angeles Times | September 23rd, 2007

Blazing Through the Orient in a Bentley

A motley crew of rich car enthusiasts from around the globe guns 1,000 miles through China in rare, classic cars and we're along for the hair-raising ride.

Forbes Autos | September 19th, 2007

Anatomy of a Terror Swoop

Authorities say a spate of arrests has foiled a wave of bomb plots in Germany and Denmark. How the investigation unfolded.

Newsweek | September 6th, 2007

Dressed For Success

Artist Julian Schnabel is having such a spectacular year, he can wear purple pajamas if he wants to.

Newsweek | August 20th, 2007

Unfinished Business

The status quo in Kosovo won't work. Nor will the plan being pushed by the U.N. and Washington.

Newsweek | July 16th, 2007