The Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire is the only empire west of China that survived from ancient times…
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The Umayyad Caliphate
The Umayyad Caliphate extended through most of the Middle East, encompassing 5.8 million square miles….
The First Persian Empire
The First Persian Empire included 49.4 million people at its height, which was approximately 44%…
Kelimutu, Indonesia
Episode #10 of the course “Natural Wonders of the World” On central Flores island in…
Socotra Island, Yemen
Episode #9 of the course “Natural Wonders of the World” Off the coast of Yemen…
New York: the world’s largest city in 1925 AD
The 1920s were definitely a booming time for the United States; in fact, the decade…
The Richat Structure, Mauritania
Episode #8 of the course “Natural Wonders of the World” In the bare sands of…
Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
Episode #7 of the course “Natural Wonders of the World” The Waitomo Caves on the…
Danakil Desert, Ethiopia
Episode #6 of the course “Natural Wonders of the World” Commonly reaching temperatures of over…
London: the world’s largest city in 1825 AD
European industrial production was growing quickly in the early and mid-1800s. It drew rural citizens…