Cities

Ghent had five or six apothecaries who held university degrees or certificates of having passed examinations in their field.

Legend has it that Glastonbury was the birthplace of Christianity in the British Isles.

You can't drink alcohol in public places, except in designated establishments and licensed hotels. Carrying alcohol, even in a sealed bottle, leads to a fine or arrest.

The city’s main square is Piazza della Cisterna.

In the 1750s, Philadelphia was the largest city and busiest port in British America.

In the 3rd century, Ephesus was invaded by the Goths, who plundered the city.

Vienna is home to Austria’s famous Wiener Philharmoniker orchestra and the Wiener Sangerknaben boys’ choir.

Another well-known work in St. Bavo Cathedral is Rubens' painting - "St. Bavo arrives at the monastery in Ghent."

The tallest skyscraper in China is located in Shanghai.

At the Chicago Museum of Natural History, you can admire the fossilized skeleton of the largest dinosaur - Patagotitan - and the most complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus named Sue.