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The Non-Italian Emperors Who Ruled Rome
Non-Italians often rose to prominence in Ancient Rome, with some even attaining the highest-ranking position in the empire.
New Zealand's 9 Best Retirement Towns Ranked
Nine New Zealand towns for retirees, from Whanganui's affordable housing and galleries to Pauanui's beach and golf and Greymouth's art and culture.
The 11 Can't-Miss Towns On The Pacific Coast
Laguna Beach, Mendocino, and Cannon Beach make this list of can’t-miss Pacific Coast towns, each with a view worth the drive, like Haystack Rock at low tide.
The American Counties With No Paved State Highway
Some American counties lack numbered state highways. See how island geography and remote landscapes shape their road networks and travel.
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In California
Nine California town centers built for walking, with Sonoma's historic plaza, Nevada City's Gold Rush blocks, and the wharf and beach in Capitola Village.
Where Bull Sharks Go In The Winter
In winter, bull sharks gather in warm coastal waters from the Gulf of Mexico and Florida to Mexico's Sea of Cortez and the coast of Mozambique.
The American Mountains Where Snakebites Happen Most Often
The American Mountains Where Snakebites Happen Most Often include North Carolina’s Blue Ridge, where well-hidden copperheads cause most of the state’s bites.
What Happens To Palm Springs If Lake Mead Hits Dead Pool
Palm Springs draws its tap water from wells refilled with Lake Mead water. At dead pool, its Whitewater recharge basins and Coachella Canal would feel it first.
The Last Major Undammed River In The Lower 48
The Yellowstone River runs 671 mi from Wyoming to the Missouri with no big dam on its main channel, yet a diversion dam in eastern Montana still blocks fish.
Where Great Lakes Freighters Spend The Winter
When the Soo Locks close in January, Great Lakes freighters spend winter at shipyards and docks from Sturgeon Bay to Sarnia. Here is where the lakers lay up.
Every Place In America That Averages Over 200 Inches Of Snow
At just 95 feet above sea level, Valdez averages more snow than some mountain stations, showing why America's 200-inch snow zones aren't all peaks.
Where Water Moccasins Go In The Winter
Water moccasins spend winter in animal burrows, stump holes, and bluff crevices, and in southern Illinois they cross Snake Road to reach shelter.
Visiting The Best Spots Along Lake Huron's Shoreline
Lake Huron's 3,827 miles of shoreline run from the Pinery's dunes to Tobermory's shipwrecks and on to Mackinac Island, split between Ontario and Michigan.
The Western Edge Of Water Moccasin Country
The Western Edge Of Water Moccasin Country is set by water, not cold, as cottonmouths vanish where permanent creeks end across central Texas and Oklahoma.
What Would Happen If The Moon Disappeared
Our world relies on the Moon for far more than most realize. Here's exactly what would happen if the Moon were to disappear.
The Roman Generals Who Won Battles But Lost Their Wars
Roman generals achieved some major victories in individual battles. However, these didn’t always translate into success in the larger war.
The Most Hated Roman Emperors In History
Discover the most hated Roman emperors in history, from Caligula and Nero to Commodus, and the cruelty and power struggles behind their infamous reigns.
The American Forests That Supply The Most Timber
See which American forests supply the most timber: Southern pine, Oregon’s Douglas-fir, Appalachian hardwoods, and the working woods of Maine and Idaho.
The 10 Tallest Mountains In New York
Mount Marcy tops New York's 10 tallest mountains, a set of Adirondack summits that includes Algonquin Peak, Olympic-era Whiteface, and remote Basin Mountain.
The 10 Tallest Mountains In The Adirondacks
The Adirondacks' 10 tallest mountains combine ancient geology, challenging hikes, alpine summits, and fascinating historical landmarks.
The Rare US Mountain Ranges That Runs East To West
Utah's Uinta Mountains are often called the only major US range running east to west, but California's Transverse Ranges and the Ouachitas also qualify.
How Far North Wild Hogs Have Spread
How Far North Wild Hogs Have Spread reaches northern Fennoscandia, while cold-hardy super pigs that dig snow dens spread across the Canadian prairies.
Which Planet Has The Most Extreme Seasons?
Uranus has the most extreme seasons in the solar system, with a sideways tilt, 21-year seasons, and decades of continuous polar darkness.
When Were The Last Egyptian Pyramids Built?
Their size and longevity of the pyamids continue to impress people thousands of years later. It's therefore worth asking when the last pyramids were built.
How Big Yellowstone Is Compared To Small Countries
Of the many wonderful aspects of Yellowstone National Park is its sheer size, equaling or surpassing that of many small countries.
These Lakeside Towns On Lake Champlain Deserve A Long Weekend
From Burlington and Shelburne in Vermont to Essex and Ticonderoga in New York, these Lake Champlain towns make an easy long weekend of history and lake views.
Where Coral Snakes Live In The United States
Where Coral Snakes Live In The United States spans the sandy Southeast, eastern Texas, and the Arizona desert, home to three shy but venomous species.
The American Town Where Wi-Fi Is Banned For Radio Astronomy
These days, prioritizing anything beyond wi-fi service is rare. But in one American town, radio astronomy takes precedence.
National Parks And Monuments You’ve Seen In The Movies
Tatooine is Death Valley, the mothership landed by Devils Tower, and the road to the Overlook Hotel runs through Glacier. All are still open to visitors.
The Real Places Behind Panem In Sunrise on the Reaping
The 50th Hunger Games arena is a glacial valley in Asturias. The Capitol is a Berlin airfield, District 12 a Ruhr ironworks, and you can walk into all three.
10 Underrated North Carolina Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
From mountain trails to pickle festivals, these 10 underrated North Carolina towns offer historic landmarks, local culture, and coastal escapes.
Which Moon Rains Methane?
Titan, Saturn's largest moon, has methane rain, rivers, and seas. Learn how its weather cycle mirrors Earth's and what Cassini and Huygens revealed.
Why Mercury Has Ice Even Though It’s Closest To The Sun
Mercury reaches 800°F by day, yet water ice survives in permanently shadowed craters near its poles, as NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft confirmed from orbit.
The Last Coal Plants Still Running In America
US coal plants still produce about 17% of America's electricity. These are the plants and states that still mine coal, and why some closures are delayed.
The Top Natural Gas-Producing States In America
Texas withdrew 28.5% of the US' natural gas in 2025 and Pennsylvania 16.1 %, with just four states accounting for 61.3% of a record 47.73 Tcf national total.
How Far The Appalachians Run Compared To The Alps
The Appalachians run about 2,000 miles to the Alps' 750, but the Alps are far taller and much younger, formed long after Pangea built the ancient Appalachians
The States With The Most Farmland Per Person
Montana leads the US with about 50 acres of farmland per resident, while Wyoming, the Dakotas, and Nebraska fill out the top five in 2025 USDA estimates.
How Far Apart America's Extremes Actually Are
America is a large country, and when its territories are factored in, its geographic extremes become even more prominent.
How Big The Great Plains Is Compared To All Of Western Europe
The Great Plains could fit Western Europe twice with room for Texas. See how this vast region compares with European countries, from France to Austria.