Ancient Rome was home to some incredible stadiums. Romans loved to be entertained, that’s for sure. And the rulers of ancient Rome knew exactly how to please their citizens. Bloody spectacles referred to as “Games” were held in the biggest amphitheater ever built in ancient times, the Colosseum. In this post, You’ll learn all the …
Architecture
The city of Dubai is home to some amazing structures. We all know that Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates, is the place where the tallest building in the world (at this moment) is located, the Burj Khalifa. An equally impressive building is the Burj Al Arab, one of the most unique hotels in …
There isn’t a shortage of historical forts and castles in England. What was once the epitome of efficient military architecture is now a popular tourist attraction. That’s quite normal as it has over 1,100 years of history behind it. In this post, you’ll discover all the facts about Warwick Castle, one of the most famous …
An ancient Greek city in modern-day Turkey was home to an incredible tomb. The mausoleum was such an incredible construction that it earned a spot in Antipater of Sidon’s list of 7 wonders of the ancient world. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. 1. What was …
The city of London is home to a vast number of fascinating buildings. This giant observation wheel is the perfect place to take a couple of pictures. There are very few places you could have such amazing views of the city. So what is the London Eye all about? In this post, you’ll discover the …
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is also known as the “Pharos of Alexandria” for the simple fact that it was located on the Island of Pharos, just outside of the Egyptian city of Alexandria. It is considered to be one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the second from Egypt along with the Great …
Rome is home to one of the most famous stairways in the world. We all know that Rome is filled with history. The ancient Romans left behind monuments such as the Colosseum and the Forum Romanum. More recent attractions include the Trevi Fountain and the famous art collection of the Vatican Museum. In this post, …
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is home to the tallest building in the world. Towering over all the other skyscrapers in the city of Dubai, the Burj Khalifa is a staggering sight, to say the least. It currently holds the world record of being the tallest building in the world and has been since …
One of the most amazing features of the ancient city of Babylon was a series of gardens. Mesopotamia is a historical region that is rich in culture. It is here that the ancient city of Babylon turned into a city-state and later into a powerful kingdom. The hanging gardens of Babylon are considered to be …
One of the most beautiful Greek temples of the ancient world was located in Ephesus. Ephesus was an ancient Greek city that was located in what is today Selcuk in the southwestern part of Turkey. The temple was dedicated to a local version of the goddess Artemis which is associated with the Roman goddess Diana. …