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Ancient World

The Real History Hidden Inside The Odyssey

The Odyssey is not a true story but a work of mythology and poetry by Homer that nonetheless contains major historical importance

Cities

7 Victoria Towns With Unforgettable Main Streets

Main Street is typically where a city's heart lives. That's the case in these seven towns in the Australian state of Victoria with unforgettable main streets.

Cities

America's 10 Most Beautiful Skylines

A city's skyline is its signature. Although every state has a skyline to show off, the 10 on this list are the most beautiful in the United States. 

Cities

8 Off-the-Beaten-Path Towns in New Mexico

New Mexico’s quiet towns pair ancient ruins, hot springs, lava fields, and Route 66 stops with strange stories and rugged scenery across the state.

Cities

The Most Charming River Towns In Iowa

Iowa’s river towns reveal a quieter side of the Midwest, with blufftop views, walkable downtowns, waterfall trails, and deep river history.

Society

Deepest Metro Stations in the World

Some metro stations plunge over a hundred meters underground, driven by challenging terrain, leading to engineering marvels with grand designs.

Rivers

The Longest Rivers in North America

From Montana's Rockies to Canada's Arctic, discover the longest rivers in North America and the vast watersheds that shaped a continent.

Geography

Largest Landlocked Countries In The World

From Kazakhstan's steppe to Chad's Sahara, discover the 9 largest landlocked countries in the world and the geography that cut them off from the ocean.

Lakes

10 Largest Lakes In North America

There are 64 different noted lakes in North America. The following lakes are the top 10 largest lakes (by surface area) in North America. 

Society

Most Ethnically Diverse Countries In The World

Most of the world's most culturally heterogeneous countries are found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Learn more about the world's most ethnically diverse countries.

Space

How Long Could You Survive in Space?

Learn how long you could survive in space without protection and how spacesuits extend survival during astronaut emergencies.

Ancient World

How Roman Military Camps Worked

The Roman military was renowned for its discipline. While it may not have always been the fastest or the strongest, its organization made it legendary.

Oceans

Why The Great Lakes Are Called Inland Seas

Why The Great Lakes Are Called Inland Seas: at ocean scales, freshwater develops the waves, currents, stratification, and weather effects of a sea.

Society

Which Country Has The Longest National Anthem?

Greece's Hymn to Liberty runs 158 stanzas, while Uruguay's anthem takes nearly five minutes to sing. Discover which country has the longest national anthem.

Oceans

The Ocean Creatures That Can Live Without Sunlight

Sunlight diminishes quickly underwater, leading to perpetual darkness below 3,300 feet, where animals utilize unique methods to survive.

Lakes

The Largest Glacial Lakes In The United States

Ice carved America’s largest glacial lakes into immense basins, leaving behind deep water, rugged shores, and a record of the last Ice Age.

Forests

European Countries With The Most Forest Cover

Sweden has the most forest cover of any European country.

Animals

Tasmanian Devil

The Tasmanian devil is the world's largest carnivorous marsupial, found only in Tasmania. A look at its size, diet, behavior, and endangered status.

Stories

Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees

Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees. Now it's a green city of lakeside parks, science museums, and craft beer.

Space

Why Is the Sun Yellow?

We call the sun yellow, but it is really white, thanks to how Earth's atmosphere scatters its light and a misleading yellow dwarf-star label.

Animals

Who Were the Early European Modern Humans?

Early European modern humans were among the first Homo sapiens in Ice Age Europe, leaving behind fossils, tools, and genetic clues to their past.

Ancient World

The Most Important Figures In Ancient Greece

Meet the giants of Ancient Greece: Alexander the Great, Socrates, Pericles, and Leonidas, and the empires, ideas, and battles they left behind.

Stories

The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story

The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story of Washington, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Patrick Henry's Richmond.

Stories

Charles Dickens Is Still Everywhere in England, From His Birthplace to His Grave

Following Charles Dickens Across England, a first-person trail through his birthplace, island retreat, London homes, and the seaside towns he loved.

Space

Which Planet Has the Shortest Year?

Small, robust, and named for the fastest Roman god, the planet with the shortest year happens to be one of the most scientifically interesting.

History

Nagorno-Karabakh and the Conflict That Never Ended

Few regions in the world have seen such sustained conflict as Nagorno-Karabakh, long disputed between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Climate

The 10 Most Hurricane-Prone States in the US

A look at the 10 U.S. states most often hit by hurricanes, with context on storm history, coastal risk, and conditions behind landfall today.

Stories

Bournemouth, Home to the UK’s Best Beach, Is a Classic Seaside Getaway

Bournemouth, home to the UK's best beach, is a classic seaside getaway, with seven miles of sand, a Victorian pier, and Jurassic Coast cruises from Poole.

Space

Could Saturn's Rings Eventually Disappear?

Discover why Saturn’s iconic rings may eventually disappear, how ring rain works, and what scientists think could happen next.

Animals

Yellow Anaconda

Meet the yellow anaconda, the green anaconda's smaller golden cousin. A guide to this South American water boa's size, habitat, diet, and behavior.

Stories

Offbeat Ways to See Florida by Boat

Skip the packed party boats and see Florida by water, from an electric cruise off Amelia Island to a sunset schooner and a drive-in Amphicar in Orlando.

Economics

Which US States Trade The Most With China?

California dominates China trade, but state-by-state data reveal tariffs create uneven winners and losers across logistics, manufacturing, and energy.

Nature

The 10 Most Poisonous Fruits In The World

While some of these fruits are safe to consume, overconsumption can lead to some serious health risks. It's important to inform yourself about the food you're eating.

Geography

Eastern European Countries

The 10 countries considered to be Eastern Europe were all once part of the eastern, communist bloc of countries led by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Industries

10 US States With The Highest Number Of Farms

Texas has more than twice as many farms as any other state. Discover the 10 US states with the most farms and the regions feeding the nation.

Society

How Much Waste Does US Produce Compared To The Rest Of The World?

The US makes up about 4% of the world’s population but produces 12% of its trash. The average American throws away 4.4 pounds of trash each day.

GDP

US States That Produce the Most Wheat

Kansas is the top wheat producing state in the US.

Volcanoes

When Did The Last Major Volcanic Eruption In The US Happen?

The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 was the last major volcanic eruption in the United States. Learn more about the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.

Mountains

The 10 Highest Mountains In The United States

The 10 Highest Mountains in the United States are all located in Alaska and are noted for their glacial settings and icy summits.

GDP

The World's Top Tea-Producing Countries

Tea originated in Southeast Asia and is a major player in social life and economic value. Many countries are known for their distinctive teas and high production.