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Stories behind places

The questions sparked by statues, buildings and corners that were there all along.

Balto in Central Park: the dog who attended his own statue unveiling

Togo helped clear the way; Balto brought the medicine into Nome. After his Central Park tribute, the dog needed a rescue too—this time, from people.

September 27, 2026Read article

He had no owner, but Madrid gave him music, an obituary and a statue. Paco's story changes how you see the small bronze dog on Calle Huertas.

September 26, 2026Read article