One of the most fascinating deserts in the world forms the natural boundary between the Indian subcontinent and mainland Asia. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Thar Desert, an amazing piece of nature to discover in the world! 1. It’s located in the northwestern … Read more
One of the most intriguing landmarks in Moscow is the remarkable mausoleum of one of the nation’s great leaders of the past. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some interesting facts about Lenin’s Mausoleum, the fascinating, yet the macabre final resting place of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin. 1. It’s located on the … Read more
One of the most famous Spanish painters in history is considered to be one of the most renowned artists of the Baroque period. Let’s take a closer look at some interesting facts about Diego Velázquez, an intriguing figure in the world of art who left behind an impressive oeuvre! 1. Velázquez was born in Seville … Read more
Back in 2007, the new 7 wonders of the world were chosen in a competition that originally started in 2000. This campaign was launched in order to replace the list of ancient wonders of the world which had been floating around for many centuries. After all, only one landmark of the ancient list still stands … Read more
The city of Florence in the Tuscany region of central Italy is one of the most amazing places to visit in the country. That’s because it’s home to some of the most revolutionary architectural structures in the world. Some of the best examples of Renaissance architecture such as Florence Cathedral with its astounding dome and … Read more
One of the most fascinating types of bears in the world can be found in multiple countries in Southeast Asia In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some interesting facts about sun bears, a popular animal in many zoos around the world! 1. They are native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia Sun … Read more
The most famous and iconic house in the world is located in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States. In this post, you’ll discover our top 12 list of interesting facts about the White House, the official residence of the President of the United States which has a fascinating history! 1. It’s located just … Read more
One of the most fascinating mountain ranges in the world can be found in the northeastern corner of Italy, and in this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting facts about the Dolomites, an incredible piece of nature! 1. The range is located in 3 different regions of Italy The Dolomites is one of … Read more
Did you know that a fascinating megatall skyscraper (above 300 meters / 984.3 feet) in Shanghai is dwarfed by two bigger brothers that are located just next to it? Let’s take a closer look at some interesting facts about the Jin Mao Tower, an incredible skyscraper in a Chinese city with arguably the most amazing … Read more
Very few awe-inspiring bridges in the world have a more traditional design than this amazing bridge in China. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some interesting facts about the Chengyang Bridge, one of China’s magnificent treasures! 1. It’s located in the heart of China The amazing Chengyang Bridge is located right in … Read more
One of the most iconic artworks in French history was painted by the leading exponent of the French Romantic School in the 19th century. In this article, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting facts about Liberty Leading the People, the most famous artwork in the oeuvre of French painter Eugène Delacroix. 1. It commemorates … Read more
In the Roman world, wild animals were brought to the arena to be slaughtered in bloody spectacles called “beast hunts.” These poor creatures were brought to Rome from all corners of the empire. For the people living in the biggest city in the world at the time, it was the only place to see these … Read more
Did you know that the word “Mausoleum” was derived from a structure now referred to as the “Mausoleum at Halicarnassus?” This ancient structure was built between 353 and 350 BC in modern-day Bodrum, Turkey. It served as the tomb of Mausolus, the ruler of Caria at the time, and his wife (who was also his … Read more
Did you know that Canada’s most populous province was named for one of the 5 Great Lakes of North America? In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some interesting facts about Lake Ontario, the easternmost of the wonderful lakes near the Canada-United States border. 1. It’s surrounded by 1 Canadian province and 1 … Read more
Have you ever watched one of your favorite movies and wondered why some of the settings look incredibly familiar? That’s because many movies are filmed in popular locations all around the world. In this article, we have collected a number of these famous film locations that you can visit. We’re pretty sure that you didn’t … Read more
