South Africa is home to some of the oldest human fossils ever discovered at Sterkfontein Caves and is also widely recognized for producing Rooibos tea. Israel boasts a diverse landscape that spans deserts, wetlands, mountains, forests and subtropical coastal areas. Furthermore, there are 11 official languages spoken within its borders and it was one of…
Weather affects everything we experience – from beach days to lightning storms – shaping our world and teaching children about different kinds of weather forces at work all around them. Long ago, people used plants and animals for an early warning about impending weather changes. Frogs croaking louder or wooly worms crawling towards the surface…
During World War II, the Taj Mahal was covered with bamboo to protect it from aerial bombs that may strike during combat operations. This tactic worked, and today it remains one of the world’s most breathtaking monuments. History scholars such as Romila Thapar and Mohamad Habib have stressed the need to go beyond historical sources…
There are countless fascinating facts about honey bees. Not only do they produce honey and pollinate flowers, they have the ability to fly over 400 meters and have 170 odorant receptors! By studying their wings, bees can tell whether or not they’re males or females and also use dance languages to communicate where food can…
Early Egyptians found the Nile to be incomprehensible, as it seemed to flood during summer, leading them to name it Ar or Aur, which means black river. Egyptians had to adapt in order to survive along its banks, learning new techniques such as irrigation. Furthermore, the Nile provided inspiration for their myths and religion. 1….
China is the most populous nation on earth and boasts an intriguing ancient history as well as an ever-expanding economy today. Many people assume table tennis, also known as ping pong in China, originated there; it actually hails from Great Britain. There’s also the persistent myth that soccer (known as football in China) originates in…
The Great Fire of London was one of London’s greatest disasters, starting on 2 September 1666 at Thomas Farrynor’s bakery and rapidly spreading through Pudding Lane Street and Fish Street Hill. London’s medieval layout, full of highly combustible structures made its spread more rapid. It was caused by a fire in a bakery On September…
After the collapse of Mycenaean civilization, Greece emerged from an “Dark Age”, to become one of the world’s most advanced civilisations. They revolutionised politics, philosophy, music and theater – while becoming masters in military strategy as well. Ancient Greeks were pioneers of democracy and masters of both art and science. Socrates, Plato and Aristotle were…
Octopuses are among the world’s most intriguing creatures. With incredible abilities to open childproof bottles, navigate mazes and recognize faces – these invertebrates may well be among the smartest creatures on Earth! Even though otters tend to be solitary creatures, they still manage to communicate with one another by altering color or by spraying an…
