Island cities bring together the buzz of city life and the magic of being surrounded by water. There’s something about these places.
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Many of the World’s Most Beautiful Windmills Are Still Turning Today
Wind power has been used as long as humans have put sails into the wind. The next step was the use of wind to provide mechanical power.
These Underground Caves Feel Like Hidden Worlds Beneath the Earth
Hidden beneath the surface of our planet lies an entire world most people never see.
12 Monumental Triumphal Arches around the World
Triumphal arches are monumental structures with at least one arched passageway and built to honor an important person or to commemorate a significant event.
These Cities Hide Ancient Medinas You Can Get Lost In for Days
The medina is the old and fortified part of a city that where built by Arabs. Their narrow and maze-like streets confused and slow downed any invading army.
10 Uninhabited Islands around the World
The theme of being stranded on an uninhabited island has inspired many films and novels, such as the movie Cast Away and the TV series Lost.
10 Most Spectacular Ancient Roman Temples
Roman temples, while related to the Greek temple form in general design and use of the orders, represent a separate category of temple form.
The Ancient Cave Paintings That Connect Us to a Prehistoric World
After visiting the Altamira cave paintings in northern Spain, Pablo Picasso famously exclaimed “after Altamira, all is decadence”. He wasn’t kidding.
10 Sea Stacks That Barely Look Real
Sea stacks are amazing vertical rock formations standing in the sea that were formed entirely by wind and water.
The World’s Most Influential Rivers—and Why They Still Matter Today
Rivers have been very useful to men in all parts of the world since prehistoric times.