Map created by Wikimedia user Alphathon, click for larger versionThe map above is written in German and shows the Holy Roman Empire during the reign of the
Due to its more than 1000 years of history, the Byzantine Empire was one of the longest-lasting empires in the world. Although the “Eastern Roman Empire” used to be the heir of the Ancient Roman Empire, it went through a great evolution and was influenced by the Hellenic culture heavily...
The Byzantine Empire, also known as Byzantium, refers to the eastern half of the Roman Empire that survived for nearly 1,000 years after the western half of the empire collapsed. The Byzantine Empire was based at Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), and at its peak it controlled territory st...
The fall of the Roman Empire, leading to the formation of medieval kingdoms. The Treaty of Westphalia (1648), establishing the concept of sovereign states. The Napoleonic Wars, which redrew the borders of Europe in the early 19th century. World War I and II, which caused significant territoria...
at -282 feet (-86 meters), and Denali (Mt. McKinley), at 20,320 feet, is its highest peak (6,198 meters). It is the third-largest country in the world by land area, covering approximately 3.8 million square miles (9.8 million square kilometers). The geography of the United States...
1.(Placename) the second smallest continent, forming the W extension of Eurasia: the border with Asia runs from the Urals to the Caspian and the Black Sea. The coastline is generally extremely indented and there are several peninsulas (notably Scandinavia, Italy, and Iberia) and offshore isla...
Rome is an ancient city packed full of thousands of years of history. Layers of culture, delicious food and, of course, romance mean this jewel of European cities attracts many thousands of visitors all year round. Once the head of the Roman Empir
posts along Morocco's coast in the 12th century BCE, followed by Carthaginian influence. The Roman Empire annexed the territory in 40 CE, establishing the province of Mauretania Tingitana. After Rome's decline, the Vandals, Visigoths, and Byzantine Empire briefly controlled portions of the ...
But if you’re not up for that adventure, trade the hiking boots for public transport and quickly find yourself a short stroll from the summit. At the peak of Uetliburg, you’ll be afforded the best views of Zurich and even the Alps. ...
Throughout its history, Turkey’s background and culture have been influenced by numerous cultures, such as Armenians, Romans, and Greeks. The country was a part of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over numerous nations across Asia, Europe, and Africa for six centuries. ...