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Starfish Point

Cayman Islands, Central America & the Caribbean

Starfish Point is a secluded, shallow-water beach that is one of the more popular sites for tourists to visit, located in the northern [...]

Bentonite Hills

North America, USA

The Bentonite Hills are a surreal, colorful band of rolling clay and shale hills that appear as if they are from another planet, [...]

Monte Alén National Park

Africa, Equatorial Guinea

Monte Alén National Park, locally known as Parque Nacional de Monte Alén, is an important and sprawling tropical rainforest reserve located right on [...]

Bagan

Asia, Myanmar (Burma)

Bagan, sometimes referred to as Old Bagan, is an ancient medieval city that served as the capital city of the Pagan Kingdom, located [...]

Nativity Cathedral of Chișinău

Europe, Moldova

The Nativity Cathedral of Chișinău, locally referred to as Catedrala Nașterii Domnului, is the main Eastern Orthodox cathedral that serves as the main [...]

Laguna Verde

Bolivia, South America

Laguna Verde, known in English as Green Lagoon, is a high-altitude salt lake that is part of an endorheic basin, located in the [...]

Enewetak Atoll

Marshall Islands, Oceania

Enewetak Atoll, sometimes spelled and referred to as Eniwetok Atoll or sometimes Eniewetok, is a large coral atoll that has a history of [...]

Angelfish Reef

British Virgin Islands, Central America & the Caribbean

Angelfish Reef is a popular and frequently visited scuba diving and snorkeling site located off the southwestern tip of Norman Island, within the [...]

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Canada, North America

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a historic and archaeological site that is perched dramatically on the eastern edge of the Porcupine Hills, about 18 [...]

Historic Milestones

How the 1949 Chinese Revolution Changed the World

Historic Milestones

Read time ca. 6 minutes The middle of the 20th century saw many changes that took place, but none had the power of [...]

1337–1453: The Hundred Years’ War and Impact

Historic Milestones

Read time ca. 7 minutes While the name Hundred Years’ War would suggest a war that lasted for 100 years, in reality it [...]

The Year Without a Summer: How 1816 Changed History

Historic Milestones

Read time ca. 8 minutes The Year Without a Summer in 1816 is considered one of the most astonishing climatic phenomena in the [...]

Icons of History

Ľudovít Štúr: Leader of the Slovak National Revival

Icons of History

Read time ca. 6 minutes Ľudovít Štúr, born on 28 October 1815 in the village of Uhrovec, in the Kingdom of Hungary (modern [...]

Omar Ali Saifuddien III: The Visionary Sultan of Brunei

Icons of History

Read time ca. 6 minutes Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, who is revered as the Architect of Modern Brunei (Arkitek Brunei Moden), is [...]

Simón Bolívar: The Liberator of South America

Icons of History

Read time ca. 8 minutes Simón Bolívar, known as “The Liberator” or “El Libertador”, is today one of the most celebrated personalities in [...]

Meaning Unveiled

What Ancient Dice Reveal About Life on the Great Plains

Meaning Unveiled

Read time ca. 5 minutes Small pieces of marked bone can change the way we understand a place. Across the western Great Plains, [...]

Kuusinen’s Dream: The Vision of Otto Wille Kuusinen

Meaning Unveiled

Read time ca. 7 minutes Throughout time, there have been numerous examples where political concepts have become well-known through catchy terms that reflect [...]

What Is Enshittification? The Decline of Platforms

Meaning Unveiled

Read time ca. 5 minutes Enshittification is a word that refers to the deterioration of online platforms, services, or products through internal policy, [...]

top 10 edition

How to Plan a Relaxing Branson Vacation: Top 10 Tips

Top 10 Edition

Famous for its live entertainment, family attractions, and beautiful Ozark scenery, Branson, Missouri, has so many things to see and do; however, visitors [...]

10 Overlooked Villages in the Faroes Keeping Tradition Alive

Top 10 Edition

The Faroe Islands are an isolated chain of islands in the North Atlantic that feature impressive rock formations, green mountains, deep fjords, and [...]

10 Best East Coast Getaways for Adventure & Relaxation

Top 10 Edition

The East Coast of the United States is a rich mosaic of historic maritime culture, dramatic Atlantic landscapes, and heavily preserved wilderness regions. [...]

The Story in the Frame

A Mother Telling Stories for the Little Ones by Viggo Johansen

The Story in the Frame

A Mother Telling Stories for the Little Ones, painted in 1892, is a touching genre scene from Denmark that captures the warmth and [...]

The Battle of Alexander at Issus by Albrecht Altdorfer

The Story in the Frame

Painted in 1529, The Battle of Alexander at Issus by the German Renaissance artist Albrecht Altdorfer is a monumental and intricate depiction of [...]

A Bar at the Folies-Bergère by Édouard Manet

The Story in the Frame

A Bar at the Folies-Bergère is an outstanding painting that was created in 1882 by the French Impressionist artist Édouard Manet, which reflects [...]