As you move down Thames Street, London you may notice iron bars set into the curb. These small inserts were used as wheel stops preventing carriages rolling backwards down the hill that skirts Windsor Castle. It’s unknown how old these iron bars are, but it possibly dates back to the Victorian era. They still exist today, although it does look rather precarious to … [Read more...] about Thames Street, London: Iron Bars In Curb
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Devil’s Bridge, Wales: Three Bridges From Different Centuries
Devils Bridge, near Aberystwyth in Wales is three bridges built on top of each other, built in different centuries. The first bridge (bottom) was built in Norman times, the second in the 18th century and the third in the 20th century. The river has been bridged since at least the 12th century, with a wooden bridge built c. 1075–1200. The Welsh name for Devil’s Bridge … [Read more...] about Devil’s Bridge, Wales: Three Bridges From Different Centuries
2,000 Year Old Road That Linked England To Wales
Archaeologists uncovered a 2,000-year-old wooden bridge linking England and Wales. The ancient structure was hidden beneath layers of mud for centuries. The crossing linked a route between Chepstow to the village of Tutshill in Gloucestershire. It served as a vital link between these regions for centuries, long before modern transportation networks … [Read more...] about 2,000 Year Old Road That Linked England To Wales
21 HOURS RIDING THE WORLD’S LONGEST IRON ORE TRAIN IN THE SAHARA DESERT
Riding the World's Longest Iron Ore Train crossing the Sahara Desert of Mauritania is maybe one of the most adventurous thing you could do in your entire life.The Mauritania Railway is the national railway of Mauritania. Construction of the line began in 1960, with it opening in 1963.It consists of a single, 704-kilometer (437 mi) railway line linking the iron mining center … [Read more...] about 21 HOURS RIDING THE WORLD’S LONGEST IRON ORE TRAIN IN THE SAHARA DESERT
Elephants Call Each Other By Names, New Study Says – The First Non-Humans Found to Do So
In a groundbreaking revelation, a recent study conducted by researchers from Colorado State University and other institutions suggests that elephants possess a sophisticated form of communication — they call each other by names. This newfound ability sets elephants apart as the first non-humans known to employ specific vocal sounds to identify and address their social partners … [Read more...] about Elephants Call Each Other By Names, New Study Says – The First Non-Humans Found to Do So