So buckle up, get your passport ready, and let’s go on a virtual journey exploring these awe-inspiring sites. Famous Landmarks in North America From the Empire State Building to Niagara Falls and everything in between, North America is home to some of the most iconic places and famous l...
[阅读理解] Last summer I went to one of the world’s most famous historical places, the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. It was the home of the emperors (皇帝) of the last two dynasties (朝代) in China, the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Forbidden City was built in 1,420. The pala...
As the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, the Pyramids of Giza are a precious historical and architectural treasure. These monumental tombs, built as the final resting place for Ancient Egypt’s most powerful rulers, have stood for over 4,500 years. You can look at photos, but ther...
Historical Events on February 24 1863: Arizona if formally organized as a territory of the U.S. 1868:S President Andrew Johnson becomes the first U.S president impeached by the U.S House of Representatives. However, he is eventually acquitted by the U.S Senate. 1920: The National Socialist...
From celebrities to historical figures, there is an ever-growing variety of famous people named Steve or Steven. As the world is filled with renowned figures named Steve or Steven, the list dives into different realms of life including technology, cinema, music, and sports, celebrating the contr...
Historic road along the western part of California established by the Spanish beginning in the 17th century. Many streets throughout the American Southwest today bear the name of this famous road, often with little historical basis. El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (The Royal Road of the ...
Arizona, USS — American battleshipThe sunken ship lies in Pearl Harbor with a memorial above it honoring the lost of 1177 crew. The sunken ship continues to leak about a quart of oil per day into the harbor. LAUNCHED: 1915, June 18 → FATE: Sunk during the December 7, 1941 Pearl Har...
Shoemaker was also well known for his studies of terrestrial craters, such as Barringer Meteor Crater in Arizona. Shoemaker was also the first director of the United States Geological Survey's Astrogeology Research Program. Birthplace: Los Angeles, California Alexei Filippenko A...
The pyramids are not just popular in Africa but also one of the most visited historical sites in the world receiving over 14 million people per year. On top of the 3 pyramids (The great pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure) that stand in sheer eminence, you’...