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...
A political map of Europe is crucial for identifying the continent’s countries, major cities, and international borders. Europe has undergone significant changes over the centuries, from the shifting boundaries of empires to the establishment of modern nation-states. Today, the European Union plays ...
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...
Click on any U.S. State for its Map & Information StateAbbreviationsPopulation (Census 2020)Area (sq mi)CapitalLargest CityNicknameCensus Region AlabamaAL5,024,27952,420MontgomeryBirminghamThe Heart of Dixie Yellowhammer State;, The Cotton State;East South Central ...
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 Empire and regarded to be the birthplace of West...
Spain is a surprise to those who have the image of having to fight for towel space at one of its crowded beaches or sipping sangria while watching a bull fight or flamenco. From the ancient monuments left by the Romans and Moors, the medieval castles of
One of the highest peaks in the Eastern Taurus Mountains, Mount Nemrut is famous for homing the funerary mound of King Antiochus I of the Kingdom of Commagene at its peak. Commagene was an ancient Armenian kingdom, eventually incorporated into the Roman empire in 72 AD. King Antiochus I was...
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. ...
Morocco occupies the northwestern corner of Africa, covering an area of 446,550 square kilometers. The country borders Algeria to the east, Western Sahara to the south, the Mediterranean Sea to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Its strategic location at the Strait of Gibraltar ...