One thing to do in EVERY country before you die
Uncover the best bucket-list experience in every country, from iconic landmarks and stunning natural wonders to cultural ...
malevus12h
The World as Seen by Europeans Before 1492
The Behaim Globe depicted a narrowed Atlantic Ocean, which, if crossed, would lead directly to Cipango (Japan) and Asia. In ...
Greek Reporter6h
Map Sheds Light on Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke
A 16th-century map could offer insights into the enigma surrounding the settlers of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Established ...
The Economist6h
A sophisticated civilisation once flourished in the Amazon basin
The idea that the pre-Columbian Amazon was pristine has taken a nose-dive in recent years. Scientists have found several ...
Key clue to fate of early American colonists found in Governor John White's 400-year-old map
The only clue left behind was the word Croatoan carved on a wooden post. An ancient map dating back 400 years, titled La Virginea Pars and exhibited at the British Museum, was examined by experts, ...
Greek Reporter8h
Ancient Greece
Have you ever wondered why ancient Greeks used a writing system that evolved without any spaces between words, without punctuation and utilized only capital letters ...