Europe

How Hydrocarbon fuels Engines Revolutionized 20th Century Transport

Hydrocarbon Fuels Engines in the 20th Century Transport in the twentieth century was revolutionised by the invention of engines running on hydrocarbon fuels - gasoline, diesel oil, and paraffin. The...

Raccoon (raccoons, coatis, ringtails)

Procyonids are medium-sized omnivores that range throughout much of North America. Raccoons, coatis, and ringtails feed on insects,...

The Magnificent Greater Bird-of-paradise

The Greater Bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea apoda) named by Carolus Linnaeus actually called is a Bird-of-paradise in the genus Paradisaea....

The Amorphophallus Bulbifer

Amorphophallus bulbifer is ripening a lot of fruit these years, at the UConn EEB greenhouses. Despite Amorphophallus Bulbifer's...

The Herbs and Perfumery

The Herbs and Perfumery - Of course, one of the outstanding characteristics of herbs is what might be...

Elliðaey Island – A Remote, Magical Island in the North Atlantic

If you're looking for an Icelandic gem, Elliðaey Island is the place for you! This small island is located off the coast of Vestmannaeyjar...

The Medieval City of Rhodes – A unique History

The Medieval City of Rhodes Rhodes is a beautiful medieval island off the coast of Greece that has an interesting and unique history. This island...

Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Scotland

A 12-hectare private garden of cosmic speculation is a sculpture garden created by Charles Jencks at his home, Portrack House, in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The...

York: The City of Extraordinary Cultural and Historical Wealth

Nowhere in northern England says ‘medieval’ quite like York, a city of extraordinary cultural and historical wealth that has lost little of its preindustrial...

Zalipie Village – The Best Village Poland Has To Offer

Have you ever heard of Zalipie Village, Poland? This small village is on the banks of the Vistula River and has been around for...

Urpu Island – Uninhabited Volcanic Island in Russia

Urpu Island is a volcanic island in the northern Pacific Ocean and Russia's largest island. It's situated south of the Kuril Islands and northwest...

Kaali Meteorite Crater of Estonia

The Kaali Meteorite Crater is situated in the village of Kaali on the Estonian island of Saaremaa, almost 18 kilometers from its capital, Kuressaare....

Best Winter Day Trips Around Tromsø, Norway

Tromsø, known as the "Gateway to the Arctic," is more than just a Northern Lights destination—it's also the perfect base for unforgettable winter day...

Le Passage du Gois – Flooded Road of France

Le Passage du Gois is a natural, periodically flooded passage that leads to the beautiful island of Noirmoutier in France. The European country is...

The Mystery of Margate Shell Grotto

The Margate shell grotto was discovered in 1835. It is believed that the number of shells used to be around 4.6 million. However, no...