In 1810, by which time he had built an empire that spanned most of continental Europe, if the Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte, wanted to get a message from Paris to Rome, he couldn’t send it any faster than the Romans were able to nearly 2,000 years ago. By the first and second centuries AD, at the height of its empire, Rome had created a network of roads … [Read more...] about The Amazing Engineering of Ancient Roman Roads
Discovering Just Enough Room Island, Earth’s Tiniest Inhabited Island
Just Enough Room Island is a tiny patch of land located in the St. Lawrence River, which separates New York from Ontario, Canada. The island is so small that it barely measures 3,300 square feet. Despite its miniature size, the island has enough room to accommodate a cramped cottage, a tree, and a pair of deck chairs. The island, once known as Hub Island, was purchased in the … [Read more...] about Discovering Just Enough Room Island, Earth’s Tiniest Inhabited Island
Moai
Moai or moʻai are monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in eastern Polynesia between the years 1250 and 1500. Nearly half are still at Rano Raraku, the main moai quarry, but hundreds were transported from there and set on stone platforms called ahu around the island's perimeter. Almost all moai have overly large heads, which comprise … [Read more...] about Moai
Mesmerising Salt Rock in Iran
Iran is known for its rich history and culture, but few people are aware of the mesmerising salt rock formations that can be found there. In this article, we will take a closer look at these incredible formations and how they came to be. Formation of Salt Deposits Millions of years ago, the Persian Gulf was a much larger body of water than it is today, covering large … [Read more...] about Mesmerising Salt Rock in Iran
The Riace Bronzes: The Mysterious and Magnificent Ancient Greek Sculptures from the Depths of the Sea
The Riace bronzes are a pair of ancient Greek bronze sculptures that were discovered in 1972 by Stefano Mariottini while he was diving near the coast of Riace, a small town in southern Italy. These iconic sculptures, dating back to the 5th century BC, are considered some of the finest examples of Greek classical sculpture in existence. The Riace bronzes consist of two … [Read more...] about The Riace Bronzes: The Mysterious and Magnificent Ancient Greek Sculptures from the Depths of the Sea