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Cities

6 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In Ireland

Stretch your retirement savings in these six affordable Irish towns, where low living costs, green landscapes, and a relaxed pace come together.

Places

The 9 Most Forbidden Places In The World

Not exactly tourist destinations, these 9 Forbidden places preserve and fiercely guard their riddles against the average Joe, leaving one to wonder just what exactly is hidden inside.

Cities

9 Best Towns In Wales For Retirees

Wales offers affordable living, scenic mountains and coastlines, accessible healthcare, dementia care, and diverse towns suited to retirement lifestyles.

Ancient World

The Most Decisive Ancient Naval Battles

Beyond their immediate effects of death and destruction, history's most decisive naval battles left long trails of socio-political consequence in their wake.

Ancient World

The Elite Military Unit That Secretly Ran The Roman Empire

Explore the rise and fall of Rome's Praetorian Guard, the elite force that influenced emperors and reshaped imperial politics.

Cities

11 Most Beautiful Small Towns In Australia

The small towns in Australia have a lot to offer year-round and are your ultimate escape in the most diverse corners of this beautiful country.

Stories

Seeking Canada’s Southernmost Points

Walking out to Canada's southernmost points across Point Pelee, Pelee Island, and Middle Island, plus the world's longest freshwater sand spit at Long Point.

Cities

10 Most Neighborly Towns In Alaska

Alaska’s neighborly towns gather year-round for sled dog races, folk music, heritage festivals, winter events, and local traditions.

Bodies of Water

4 Most Snake-Filled Bodies Of Water In Vermont

From watersnakes to timber rattlesnakes, discover the wetlands, lakes, and river deltas that support Vermont's snake populations.

Animals

The Most Wolf-Dense Regions in the United States

Gray wolves in the U.S. are concentrated in four regions: the Great Lakes, Northern Rockies, Pacific Northwest, and Alaska, with about 19,000 wolves today.

Stories

Inside the London Cathedral Chapel Honoring 28,000 American War Dead

Tucked behind St. Paul's high altar in London is the American Memorial Chapel, a gift from Britain honoring 28,000 US war dead of the Second World War.

Space

Why The Search For Planet Nine Picked Up Again

Learn why astronomers are searching for Planet Nine again and how the Rubin Observatory could help reveal a hidden world beyond Pluto.

Ancient World

The Dark Truth About The Roman Empire’s Fall

Rome’s fall brought depopulation, the survival of slavery, and uneasy new kingdoms that reveal the darker truth behind the empire's collapse.

Stories

I Toured Shakespeare’s Globe and Watched The Tempest by Candlelight

A traveler's tour of Shakespeare's Globe on London's Bankside, plus a candlelit performance of The Tempest next door in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Sports

The Largest Baseball Stadiums In The United States

Dodger Stadium, Yankee Stadium, Coors Field, and more: discover the largest baseball stadiums in the United States and how the biggest ballparks rank.

Society

10 States With The Largest African-American Populations

African Americans have a long proud cultural history in the U.S., and are working all across the country to overcome generations of unfair practices.

Politics

The Unhealthiest Presidents In American History

John F Kennedy suffered from various ailments such as chronic back pain. These health concerns were kept secret in order to uphold a false image of vitality and youth.

Oceans

How Do Ocean Currents Affect Climate?

Why is Western Europe so mild for its latitude? Discover how ocean currents move heat across the globe and shape the climates we live in.

Ancient World

How Roman Engineers Built Bridges That Still Stand

The secrets of Roman construction led to the creation of structures which have stood for millennia. Among their engineers' best were bridges that still stand.

Volcanoes

The Most Dangerous Volcanoes In The United States

US Geological Survey cataloged 161 volcanoes throughout the country, 18 of which are considered a "very high threat." Here are at the top of the watchlist. 

Bodies of Water

5 Most Snake-Filled Bodies Of Water In Alabama

Discover Alabama’s most snake-filled lakes, rivers, and wetlands, where cottonmouths and watersnakes thrive in warm Southern waters.

Bodies of Water

4 Most Snake-Filled Bodies Of Water In New Hampshire

Explore New Hampshire lakes where native snakes may be found, from Northern water snakes to rare Timber rattlesnakes, plus visitor tips and habitat facts.

Space

Why Pluto Might Still Have A Liquid Ocean

Pluto is one of the coldest worlds in the solar system, yet evidence suggests a vast liquid ocean may still survive beneath its icy crust.

Economics

The Richest Counties In The United States

Explore the economic powerhouses of the U.S. with a deep dive into the top 10 richest counties and the industries fueling their prosperity.

Mountains

10 Tallest Mountains In The Contiguous United States

Alaska may have Denali, but there are plenty of awe-inspiring mountain peaks to check out in the continental U.S. Here are the 10 tallest.

Stories

Riding the Rails Across Malaysia

A backpacker's rail journey across Peninsular Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur's skyscrapers, the Thaipusam crowds at Batu Caves, Ipoh's caves, and George Town.

Stories

I Explored the Grand English Palace Where Churchill Was Born

A first-person tour of Blenheim Palace, Sir Winston Churchill's birthplace and Britain's only non-royal palace, near Woodstock in Oxfordshire.

Lakes

10 Largest Man-Made Lakes In Canada

Canada’s largest reservoirs power grids, reshape northern landscapes, flood Indigenous lands, and showcase engineering from James Bay to Manicouagan crater.

Climate

The 10 Windiest Places in the World

Discover the ten windiest places in the world, from storm-battered coasts to mountain peaks where powerful gusts shape the landscape and daily life.

Space

The Largest Volcanoes Ever Found Beyond Earth

Explore the largest volcanoes beyond Earth, from Mars’ Olympus Mons to icy cryovolcanoes on Ceres and Enceladus and lava lakes on Io.

Society

The Largest Labor Unions in the US

Labor Unions are a huge force at work in the United States. They advocate for and negotiate on behalf of their members and have a long history here in the US.

Space

Inside the Coldest Place in the Universe

Discover the Boomerang Nebula, the coldest known natural place in the universe, and learn how a dying star created this cosmic deep freeze.

Geography

Largest Counties In The US By Area

Some counties listed do not have much water surface, but are included due to their massive land surface areas, and others include a significant portion of water.

Volcanoes

Which States Have the Most Active Volcanoes?

Alaska has many active volcanoes. Learn more about Alaska's volcanoes as well as the other US states that top the list for having the most active volcanoes.

Industries

Which States Still Grow America's Tobacco?

North Carolina and Kentucky grow most of America's tobacco. Discover the states that produce the most and how a fading industry reshaped the South.

Politics

Countries With Whom the US Has No Diplomatic Relations

Why doesn't the US have relations with Bhutan, Iran, or North Korea? Discover the three countries with no diplomatic ties to America and the reasons behind each.

Animals

Endemic Birds Of The United States

America has bird species found within its borders and nowhere else. Discover the country's endemic birds and why so many cling to shrinking habitats.

Geography

The Most Dangerous Borders In The World

Historical rivalry, economic inequalities, and disputes between neighbouring nations makes borders between them unsafe.

Animals

Tiger Snake

Tiger snakes are a species native to Australia and Tasmania. They can grow up to six feet long and possess highly poisonous venom.

Time Zones

What Is The Biggest Time Difference Between Two Places In The US?

Due to its large size, the US has the one of the highest number of time zones in the world.