There are two ways people see winter: some see it as cold, damp, and try to spend as little time outside as possible, while others can’t wait for it to come, mainly for one thing – snow. Just think about it, snow is sort of like nature’s LEGO – you can create anything you want with it. Snowmen, snowballs, forts, and even gigantic mazes the size of 10 tennis courts! And in … [Read more...] about Poland Builds World’s Largest Snow Maze That’s Bigger Than 10 Tennis Courts
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This Ancient Palace on the Island of Crete Has the Oldest Throne Room in Europe
Nestled on the enchanting island of Crete lies the awe-inspiring ruin of an ancient palace that stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Minoan civilization. Today part of modern Greece, Crete was once the heart of the Aegean world, where the Minoans—pioneers of one of Europe’s earliest complex societies—flourished. Renowned for their majestic palaces and vibrant frescoes, … [Read more...] about This Ancient Palace on the Island of Crete Has the Oldest Throne Room in Europe
These Maps Claim to Show Passenger Trains in US vs. Europe. Here Are the Facts
A Facebook page titled The sound of Train recently posted an image comparing passenger train lines in the United States and Europe (archived link). The post quickly gained traction with 117,000 reactions, 21,800 comments, and 44,000 reshares, highlighting the public's interest in transportation infrastructure. The image, which later went viral on Reddit in 2023, sparked … [Read more...] about These Maps Claim to Show Passenger Trains in US vs. Europe. Here Are the Facts
If you see this growing in your garden, here’s what it actually is
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been watching a documentary, or stumbled upon a YouTube video, and been left shocked by just how raw and – I’ll be frank – terrifying nature can be. The truth is that many of us know very little about the world around us, and that’s okay – the world is a very, very big place, after all. While that thought might be … [Read more...] about If you see this growing in your garden, here’s what it actually is
Europe at the End of the Ice Age
This is what Europe looked like at the end of the last ice age (cc. 10,000 BC). It was even more united than today, wasn’t it? Anyway, the last glacial period occurred from the end of the Eemian interglacial to the end of the Younger Dryas, encompassing the period c. 110,000 – c. 11,700 years ago. This most recent glacial period is part of … [Read more...] about Europe at the End of the Ice Age