Volcanoes are split into major categories: cinder cones, shield volcanoes, and strato-volcanoes. These categories come from many basic characteristics of the volcanic event. An eruption in La Palma, Spain endangers life and land. […]
After revolutionary times, Haiti became the world’s first Black republic. Its government was made up of former slaves, who had fought for freedom and won it with great sacrifice. Now, after an assassination, Haiti is more fragile than ever. […]
World War I came to Turkey’s Gallipoli peninsula in 1915. A fierce naval battle saw the Ottoman Empire turn back allied forces who had promised the Dardanelles Strait to Russia. Now, the sunken ships are memorialized for visitors. […]
Komodo dragons, the world’s largest living lizards, face extinction. Rising sea levels and urbanization are contributing to the decline of the Indonesian-area species. What are they and where did they come from? […]
Britain’s decision to exit the European Union came with consequences. “Brexit,” as it’s popularly known, has crippled international trade within the United Kingdom. Britain has lost its spot on Germany’s list of top 10 import partners. […]
Poland has seen much modern political conflict. In the 1980s, the Solidarity movement rose and helped to overthrow Poland’s Communist regime. A state of emergency declared at its border with Belarus could begin a new chapter. […]
An iceberg passing Antarctica almost took a chunk of the icy continent with it. The iceberg, designated A-74, was originally a piece of the continent but broke off in February. Antarctica is the world’s largest desert. […]
A 19-year-old could become the youngest woman to fly around Earth solo. The teen pilot is expected to complete her journey in November after taking off from Belgium on August 18. Amelia Earheart sought the same goal in 1937. […]
An octogenarian in Albania watches over the last statue of Enver Hoxha. The dictator rose to power during World War II and helped expel fascists from the country. The Eastern European/Central Asian nations are rife with history. […]
A piece of Stonehenge missing for 60 years has been returned. Researchers have studied it with technology invented since its disappearance, learning more about its age and composition. Events in modern history surrounding Stonehenge are unbelievable. […]
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