Explore Your World — History
8 Oldest Homes in America
America is home to some notably old structures that hold a grand history of the families that built them and the area where they stand. Leap back in time to learn about 8 of the oldest homes in America and the history that makes them unique.
5 Smallest Countries In The World
We often think of a country as a sprawling landmass that contains numerous distinct regions and administrative centers. However, as we will shortly see, some countries are no more than a small dot on a map. The smallest countries in the world range from tiny island nations to ancient microstates within western Europe.
5 Largest Islands In The World
Although it's difficult to determine how many islands exist throughout the world, we do have a lot of information about the largest ones. Some of the largest islands in the world are a single country/territory whereas others are home to more than one country.
7 Wonders of the Modern World
The 7 Wonders of the Modern World, also known as the New 7 Wonders of the World, are a series of monuments that have been recognized as the greatest man-made structures still in existence. In 2000, a campaign was undertaken to vote on new world wonders that would serve as an alternative to the already established list of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. After more than 100 million total votes, the winners were finally announced in 2007.
Top 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are landmarks that have been recognized for their cultural, historical, or scientific importance.
Magellan & The Age Of Exploration: Circumnavigating The Earth
In September of 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan departed from Spain with a crew of 270 men and five of the most advanced ships that Europe had ever seen. Under the direction of King Charles of Spain, Magellan was tasked with discovering a western route to the Spice Islands, an archipelago in Indonesia.
Antigua & The Kingdom of Guatemala
Antigua is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala, the name given to an administrative division of the Spanish Empire...