When thinking of the wonders of the world, the Great Pyramids or the Colosseum may spring into mind. While unmistakeably incredulous, the list below …
The 7 Natural Wonders of The World
The Earth offers spectacular natural wonders that only a small percentage of people will ever see in their lifetime. A global popularity poll announced seven provisional winners that outrank other splendid sights. From mountain peaks to waterfalls, underwater marvels and dazzling sky optics, each natural wonder highlights a different aspect of the beauty of Earth’s natural world.
In 1994, the American Society of Civil Engineers compiled a list of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. This was done to pay tribute to the 20th …
Beginning in 425 BCE, legendary scholars like Philo of Byzantium compiled an unrivaled ranking of the greatest artificial structures on Earth. After …
For centuries, human civilizations across the world have built and created cities, buildings, monuments, tombs, temples, churches, mosques, and other …
Bernard Weber, a business person in Zurich, Switzerland, is responsible for launching the New7Wonders internet poll in an attempt to identify the …
The Seven Wonders-of-the-Industrial-World was a 7-part documentary that was aired on BBC from September to October 2003. The documentary featured 7 …
• Sankore, Sidi Yahya, and Djinguereber are ancient mosques located within Timbuktu. • Construction on Neuschwanstein Castle began in 1869, but the castle …
California, bordered by Nevada, Oregon, and Arizona, is the most populous state in the US. The state has a diverse geographical landscape ranging …