and I think that is fascinating.” “Whenever I tell people I study maps, I usually hear one of two responses. Sometimes it’s ‘Hasn’t the whole world been mapped already?’, but more ...

join BBC Bitesize as we go on a tour of the world’s most fascinating fountains. The Jet d’Eau in Geneva, Switzerland is a sight to behold. 500 litres (110 gallons) of water a second ...

A look at nine fascinating communities from around the world, as documented by teenagers there. By The Learning Network Are cellphones the cause of increased student conflicts? If so ...

Centuries of flawed maps have led to a misconception about Greenland's size, which is nowhere near as big as it looks on the familiar flat world map. It's certainly not a small island: It's about ...

Katherine Dunn is a journalist based in London. Her book on the history of GPS will be published in 2026. Some time around 250 BC, Eratosthenes – a Greek poet, mathematician and chief librarian ...

More than a billion people across the world depend on wetlands for their livelihoods – that’s about one in eight people on Earth. Check the Ramsar’s official website, leading entity for this ...

These unique areas, often tucked away in remote landscapes, have preserved their distinct identities, cultures, and traditions, making them fascinating remnants of Europe’s rich history.