Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca site located about 80 km northwest of Cuzco, Peru, in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains. It is located between two sharp peaks, Machu Picchu (“Old Peak”) and Huayna Picchu (“New Peak”), and sits above the Urubamba River valley at a height […]
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Computers have a long history that started more than 200 years ago. In the 19th century, mathematicians and entrepreneurs came up with the idea of computers and created mechanical calculating machines to solve complex math problems. As technology advanced, computers became more complex and powerful in the early 20th century. […]
Something that is no longer imaginable to live without is the car. A lot of countries work all the time on their infrastructure to ensure well-connected streets, roads, and highways that are safe for everyone to use. Everybody is dependent on cars in this fast-paced world, where people have to […]
A life without radioactivity is, in these times, indispensable. Radioactivity can be found in different areas of our lives, for example, in the medical field (the X-raying technology allows it to make a diagnosis) or for energy production (nuclear power plants). A groundbreaking event in the world of science were […]
The seven wonders of the ancient world are still considered some of the greatest achievements of architecture. While the whole world is in a state of constant change and is always progressing, these constructions are proof of past times. Their construction required a lot of craftsmanship and an eye for […]
The beginning of World War IIBefore World War II, Europe was still recovering from the devastation caused by World War I. The unresolved issues from the previous conflict, such as political and economic instability in Germany and resentment over the harsh terms of the Versailles Treaty, played a significant role […]
What was the cause of World War I?World War I started when Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia, by a Serbian nationalist named Gavrilo Princip on June 28, 1914. Princip and other nationalists wanted to end Austro-Hungarian rule over Bosnia and Herzegovina. After the assassination, […]
We all know about the different nations that contributed to history and made our world the place we know it today. One of these folk groups were the Vikings, who were in power for a long time and influenced the whole European continent due to their trading routes and connections […]
Christopher Columbus is known as one of the biggest explorers and historical figures with a huge influence because of his world-changing discoveries. He sailed many times with his ships to different parts of the world and connected the old world with the new world. First off, Christopher Columbus was born […]
If you wander around some German towns and villages at a certain time in February, you may come across people dressed in scary costumes. With their creatively carved wooden masks, they resemble witches, devils or other ugly creatures. But don’t be afraid! When their parades go through the streets, they […]