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Wallis Lagoon

The Wallis Lagoon, also known as the Lagoon of Uvea, is a large and important natural lagoon that surrounds the small island of [...]

Cap-Haïtien Cathedral

Central America & the Caribbean, Haiti

Cap-Haïtien Cathedral, also known by its official name as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, is a prominent religious and historical [...]

Lake McDonald

North America, USA

Lake McDonald is a stunning natural glacial lake located in the very famous Glacier National Park in the northwestern part of the State [...]

Amboseli National Park

Africa, Kenya

Amboseli National Park is a national park that is a region of unparalleled biodiversity and unmatched visual beauty located in the Loitoktok District [...]

Adam’s Peak

Asia, Sri Lanka

Adam’s Peak, locally referred to as Sri Pada, is a mountain peak that is considered to be one of the most revered natural [...]

Heiligkreuz Church

Europe, Switzerland

Heiligkreuz Church, also known as the Church of the Holy Cross or locally known as Heiligkreuzkirche, is a very unique Catholic church that [...]

Central Suriname Nature Reserve

South America, Suriname

The Central Suriname Nature Reserve is one of the most extraordinary expanses of protected tropical rainforest on Earth, which is located in the [...]

One Foot Island

Cook Islands, Oceania

One Foot Island, known locally as Tapuaetai, is one of the most captivating islets that can be found in the Aitutaki Lagoon, which [...]

Boka Uniko

Central America & the Caribbean, Curacao

Boka Uniko is a rocky inlet cove with a beach of petrified coral, which is located to the northwest of the village of [...]

Historic Milestones

The Spreadsheet Revolution: From VisiCalc to Excel’s Global Impact

Historic Milestones

Read time ca. 10 minutes There was a quiet revolution that was brewing in the late 1970s that would forever alter the way [...]

Charlemagne Crowned Emperor: The Birth of a New Western Empire

Historic Milestones

Read time ca. 7 minutes Charlemagne’s coronation by Pope Leo III, which occurred on 25 December 800, stands as one of the most [...]

Hubble’s Vision: Humanity’s Window to the Universe

Historic Milestones

Read time ca. 9 minutes When the Hubble Space Telescope was launched on 24 April 1990, it carried with it humanity’s most ambitious [...]

Icons of History

Freddie Oversteegen: The Young Resistance Fighter Who Defied the Nazis

Icons of History

Read time ca. 9 minutes One of the stories of extraordinary courage is that of Freddie Oversteegen, who is fighting against remarkable figures [...]

Gernot Reinstadler: The Tragic Promise of Austrian Skiing

Icons of History

Read time ca. 7 minutes The world of alpine skiing has always been marked by moments of triumph and moments of tragedy, but [...]

Dawn Brancheau: A Life of Passion, Dedication, and Lasting Inspiration

Icons of History

Read time ca. 8 minutes Dawn Brancheau is a person who has been remembered with admiration and respect by those who knew her [...]

Meaning Unveiled

New Sweden: A Brief but Influential Colony in North America

Meaning Unveiled

Read time ca. 6 minutes One of the lesser-known chapters of early American colonial history remains New Sweden, a former colony where its [...]

Why the Number 13 Inspires Global Superstitions

Meaning Unveiled

Read time ca. 9 minutes Across different cultures and historical periods, the number 13 has held a place unlike any other numeral. While [...]

1518 Dancing Plague: A Historical Mystery

Meaning Unveiled

Read time ca. 5 minutes There are many unusual events throughout European history; however, among the most unusual ones is the Dancing Plague [...]

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Vietnam 2026: The World’s Next Must-Visit Destination

Top 10 Edition

Southeast Asia has long been a magnet for travelers seeking a mix of culture, history, and natural beauty, but Vietnam is rapidly emerging [...]

Finding Your Forever View: A Traveler’s Guide to Portugal Real Estate

Top 10 Edition

Portugal is one of those places that tugs at you long after you leave. The light, the sea, the tiled streets – even [...]

12×12 Prints: Visual Discovery & Wonder for Any Space

Top 10 Edition

There is something magnetic about 12 x 12 prints. The size is compact enough to fit almost anywhere, yet big enough to command [...]

The Story in the Frame

The Idle Servant by Nicolaes Maes

The Story in the Frame

Painted in 1655, The Idle Servant by Dutch Golden Age painter Nicolaes Maes is a finely detailed and symbolic genre scene that reflects [...]

Domestic Happiness by Théodore Gérard

The Story in the Frame

Painted in 1870, Domestic Happiness by Belgian artist Théodore Gérard is a tender and intimate genre scene that reflects the values of family, [...]

After the Rain, Gloucester by Paul Cornoyer

The Story in the Frame

After the Rain, Gloucester is a luminous and atmospheric painting by the American Impressionist Paul Cornoyer, a master of urban and landscape scenes. [...]