Understanding the differences of Great Britain and the United Kingdom An all too common question! The simple answer lies in abstracting progressively larger. England is the part of the island of Britain which excludes both Wales and Scotland. The terms Great Britain and Britain both mean the same thing, namely the entire island joined together …
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Difference between Holland and The Netherlands Much like the previous question, people often confuse the two by failing to understand their distinctions. Essentially, Holland comprises only a small portion of the Netherlands. In fact, there are actually two Hollands: north and south. It was once an independent country ruled by a count with its own …
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Best place to see the Northern Lights: Iceland, Norway and Alaska Obviously, Scandinavia comes to mind first. Then perhaps Iceland and Russia, and possibly parts of northernmost Scotland also afford glimpses at what is regarded by many, as one of the coolest natural effects on Earth. And it’s free! Laymen should note the the very …
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Mount Vesuvius Volcano Yes, and this is a big worry for many Italian authorities. In fact it happens to be the only active volcano on the mainland continent of Europe. Nearly 1.5 million people happen to live within the local region surrounding its base. Standing at a height of about 1277 Meters/4,190 feet, its crater measures …
Lost City of Atlantis According to Greek legend, Atlantis was a large island located somewhere amidst the Atlantic Ocean. Its exact location has always been very vague and thus the mountain of existing theories. It was thought to be west of the Pillars of Hercules and destroyed by a great earthquake which caused it to …
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This is a short paragraph in less than 100 words describing the Roman Empire: “Roman history spans over a millennium, from the legendary founding of Rome in 753 BCE to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE. It began as a monarchy, evolved into a republic characterized by civic institutions and military …
Roman Amphitheater The Roman Empire was dotted with magnificent amphitheatres, also known as arenas. Among the largest preserved Roman arenas still in existence today are: Rome’s Colosseum: This iconic structure, with an estimated seating capacity of 50,000 to 70,000, stands as the grandest testament to Roman engineering and entertainment. Its colossal dimensions—186 meters long, 153 meters …
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Meet the ancient cool kids who shaped history, from the OG alphabet inventors to the artsy Italians and the philosophical Celtic hipsters. First up, the Phoenicians, rocking it around 1100 BC in Lebanon, where they not only invented the alphabet but also made glass cool way before it was a thing. Next, we’ve got the …
Gypsy and Roma Embark on a wild ride through time as we unveil the enigmatic origins of the Roma, the mystical wanderers often referred to as Gypsies. Hold onto your history hats because this journey is about to get more intriguing than a time-traveling circus! The Roma, shrouded in mystery like a magician’s disappearing act, …
Archaeological sites: Acropolis of Athens, Stonehenge, etc… Embark on a whimsical journey through the archaeological wonders of Europe, where time-traveling seems almost plausible. First stop: Italy’s dynamic duo, Pompeii and Herculaneum, frozen in volcanic ash like a snapshot from a celestial photobooth. These Roman towns, victims of Mount Vesuvius’ grand tantrum in 79 AD, make …
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