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Movie Bridge

The Movie Bridge, locally referred to as the Stone Bridge of Zovik, is a historical stone arched bridge that is perched dramatically above [...]

Pailón del Diablo Waterfall

Ecuador, South America

Pailón del Diablo, known in English as the “Devil’s Cauldron,” is a unique and very impressive waterfall located near the town of Río [...]

Milky Way

Oceania, Palau

The Milky Way is a famous, sheltered turquoise lagoon that is part of the Rock Islands, a small limestone collection of islets that [...]

YS Falls

Central America & the Caribbean, Jamaica

YS Falls is a natural waterfall that is tucked away in the serene countryside of St. Elizabeth Parish, in the County of Cornwall, [...]

Manitou Incline

North America, USA

The Manitou Incline is one of the most famous and challenging outdoor attractions located in the vicinity of Manitou Springs, which is a [...]

Haua Fteah

Africa, Libya

Haua Fteah is an extraordinary archaeological site perched on a limestone cliff overlooking the turquoise expanse of the Mediterranean Sea, located in the [...]

Twin Pagodas

Asia, Singapore

The Twin Pagodas of Singapore are among the most recognizable landmarks in the Chinese Garden, a cultural and architectural gem located in Jurong [...]

Drina River House

Europe, Serbia

The Drina River House, locally referred to as Kućica na steni, is a unique and architecturally interesting house that is perched precariously atop [...]

Kukenán Tepui

South America, Venezuela

Kukenán Tepui, also known as Mount Kukenán, is an imposing mountain that is considered to be one of the most interesting natural wonders [...]

Historic Milestones

Bombardment of Mogador 1844: France’s War on Morocco

Historic Milestones

Read time ca. 9 minutes The Bombardment of Mogador in 1844 proved to be a significant military engagement that highlighted the increasing influence [...]

World War I: The Great War That Reshaped the Modern World

Historic Milestones

Read time ca. 12 minutes World War I, which took place from 1914 to 1918, is considered one of the most revolutionary and [...]

1597 Dublin Explosion: Ireland’s Capital Devastated

Historic Milestones

Read time ca. 9 minutes During the late afternoon on Friday, 11 March 1597, an explosion that seemed to come straight from hell [...]

Icons of History

Ramón Castilla: The Architect of Modern Peru

Icons of History

Read time ca. 7 minutes Ramón Castilla y Marquesado, born on 31 August 1797 in Tarapacá, then a major administrative territory of the [...]

Nicolaus Copernicus: The Astronomer Who Moved the Earth

Icons of History

Read time ca. 6 minutes Nicolaus Copernicus was born on 19 February 1473 in Toruń, a city that at the time was part [...]

John Calvin: Architect of Reformed Theology

Icons of History

Read time ca. 6 minutes One of the most important personalities in the Protestant Reformation is John Calvin, who had a great impact [...]

Meaning Unveiled

The Tale of Igor’s Campaign: A Medieval Epic Explained

Meaning Unveiled

Read time ca. 11 minutes No other medieval text has provoked so much praise and discussion or played such a significant role in [...]

Tokyo’s Presence As A Global Retro Gaming Hub In An Increasingly Digital World

Meaning Unveiled

Read time ca. 4 minutes Tokyo is one of the most sought-after destinations for travelers. In fact, it has become so saturated with [...]

The Symbolism Behind the Raven in Mythology and Folklore

Meaning Unveiled

Read time ca. 6 minutes The raven is perhaps the most interesting and mysterious creature of human imagination. It has found its way [...]

top 10 edition

Top 10 Back to the Future Facts That Did Not Happen

Top 10 Edition

Very few films in the cinema’s history have managed to leave such an indelible mark on popular culture as the 1985 film Back [...]

Top 10 Engineering Megaprojects That Failed Horribly

Top 10 Edition

It is a known fact that the combination of ambitious visions with inadequate planning, rampant corruption, or unforeseen economic changes will lead to [...]

10 Overlooked Villages in Ireland Keeping Tradition Alive

Top 10 Edition

Typical perceptions about Ireland include images of the bustling cobbled streets of Dublin, the breathtaking plunge from the Cliffs of Moher, the picturesque [...]

The Story in the Frame

A Friend in Need by C.M. Coolidge

The Story in the Frame

Painted in 1903, A Friend in Need by American artist Cassius Marcellus Coolidge is perhaps the most famous artwork that portrays anthropomorphized dogs [...]

Rainy Day, Boston by Childe Hassam

The Story in the Frame

Rainy Day, Boston, which is dated to 1885, was painted by the American Impressionist painter Childe Hassam and depicts the effect of rain [...]

A Cotton Office in New Orleans by Edgar Degas

The Story in the Frame

Painted in 1873, A Cotton Office in New Orleans by the French Impressionist Edgar Degas is an insightful look at the economic and [...]