Geography

Scientists conclude that black corals found in the Gulf of Mexico may be one of the oldest organisms on Earth, being over 2,000 years old.

The city often called the “capital of the Negev” is also one of the largest cities in Israel. In ter ...

The year 1816 was called a year without summer because the volcanic ash prevented the sun’s rays from penetrating the atmosphere.

He was stranded on Floreana in the early 19th century after an argument with his captain. He lived o ...

Mogao is a complex of 492 rock Buddhist temples, the oldest of which date back to the 4th century AD.

More than 80% of all land birds, 97% of all land reptiles and mammals, more than 20% of all marine species and 30% of all plants on the islands are endemic.

The first European settlement was established there in Fort Saint-Pierre (now St. Pierre). The indig ...

The largest of them is Olkhon, which is the third largest lake island in the world. It is inhabited by about 1500 people - Buryats. The deepest place of Baikal (- 1637 m) is located near the island.