AvatarAndrew HaslimStoryboardThe Largest and the Smallest Countries in the WorldAvatarCurated byWorldatlas.comIt's challenging to portray the spherical world's reality on a flat map because of the unavoidable distortion in projections. When we dive into the numbers, they paint a different picture than what may appear on the map. How does the US rank 3rd or 4th? Take a look inside at these articles to see why China might not be #1 as well.
AvatarAndrew HaslimFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo4 days agoTop 10 biggest statues in the world 2024sciencefocus.com - James CutmoreThe tallest monuments found on planet Earth. Statues can signify many things, from celebrating famous people and historical events to demonstrating …
AvatarAndrew HaslimFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo4 days agoAncient Greek city lost underwater for 1,000 years miraculously reappears with stunning statuesverified_publishermirror.co.uk - Graeme MurrayAn ancient Greek city which was lost underwater for 1,000 years has miraculously reappeared with stunning statues. Among the early discoveries was …
AvatarAndrew HaslimStoryboardJ R R Tolkien: Middle Earth and MoreAvatarCurated byTheCollectorJ.R.R. Tolkien was a philologist and one of the twentieth century’s most beloved authors, who reached literary superstardom with The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
AvatarAndrew HaslimFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo6 days ago6 books that shaped Japanese philosophybigthink.com - B.V.E. HydePicking a few books to characterize an entire intellectual tradition is tough. That’s because, in my view, history isn’t driven by “great men” like …
AvatarAndrew HaslimFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoApr 9Amaru (Katari) - Powerful Inca God Who Controlled Weather Phenomena - Ancient Pagesancientpages.com - AncientPages.comA. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In the ancient beliefs of the Inca people, Amaru, also known as Katari, is a god appearing in the form of a …
AvatarAndrew HaslimFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoApr 9The Arthurian Legendworldhistory.org - Joshua J. MarkThe Arthurian Legend developed in Europe between c. 830, when the Welsh historian Nennius first mentions King Arthur through c. 1469 when Sir Thomas …
AvatarAndrew HaslimFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoApr 9The Fascinating Story Of Quetzalcoatl, The Feathered Serpent Deity Worshiped By The Aztecsallthatsinteresting.com - Genevieve CarltonOne of the most important gods in the Aztec pantheon, Quetzalcoatl was associated with wind, wisdom, and agriculture and was believed to have …
AvatarAndrew HaslimStoryboardThe Longest Wars Ever To Be Fought In Human HistoryAvatarCurated byWorldatlas.comConflict and war have been brutal facts of life in human history. Throughout the ages, the world has seen battles between nations that have changed the course of history and drawn-out conflicts that linger long after their combatants have passed away. The following records examine some of the longest wars and conflicts in recorded history, whose legacies still echo through time on both a global and personal level.
AvatarAndrew HaslimFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoApr 9The hidden role of the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian mythologyphys.org - University of PortsmouthAncient Egyptians were known for their religious beliefs and astronomical knowledge of the sun, moon, and planets, but up until now, it has been …
AvatarAndrew HaslimFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo6 days agoLost underwater 'city' discovered in India could rewrite the history of civilisationverified_publisherindy100.com - Harriet BrewisThe vestiges of what many believe to be a lost, ancient civilisation have been discovered off the coast of western India. What has been described as a …
AvatarAndrew HaslimFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoWelsh mythology: everything you wanted to knowhistoryextra.com - Rachel DinningWhat do white horses symbolise in Welsh mythology? What is the Mabinogion? Was King Arthur from Wales? And why do fairy folk hold a particularly …