Statues have been created by man since the prehistory for all kinds of reasons and in all sizes. One of the first statues, a 12 inch high sculpture called the Lion Man, was created almost 32,000 years ago. The original Seven Wonders of the World included two statues: The Colossus of Rh...
John Hazlehurst
One of the most religious and beautiful cities on earth, the Vatican has in fact closed, a sovereign city-state with a population of around 900 people. This is the smallest country in the world. It is situated on the hill of Monte Vaticano, in the western part of Rome. Ruled by the ...
Home to millions of people who speak unique languages and showcase rich cultures and religious beliefs, Asia’s many cities are delightfully different from one other. As such, there really is somewhere for every type of traveler to enjoy. 25. Luang Prabang[SEE MAP] Lying in the north of La...
Soaring high among the rarified peaks of the Atlas Mountains, Chefchaouen is a labyrinthine, historic city whose houses are famously painted in shades of striking blue. Various theories have emerged as to the origins of this tradition, from their religious symbolism to Jewish residents who settled ...
The region takes its name from its inhabitants, the Kalash people, Pakistan’s smallest ethno-religious group. These locals have a unique culture and even speak their own language language. Unusual for Pakistan, their religion is a variation of ancient Hinduism. Some scholars believe that these ...
There are no religious laws in the legal framework of France. The space industry of this country is also very powerful and the army of France is also very strong. 6. Germany Germany is ranked at number seven on the list of most powerful and influential countries of the world. ...
It lives on in one of the most relentlessly urbanizing cities anywhere, the largest surviving enclave of ancient wooden structures in the world a miracle that it still stands. Forbidden because no one was allowed to come or go without the express permission of the Emperor. The Yellow is in ...
Over in the European Union, things are looking equally grim — one in two Muslims in the EU face racism and discrimination in their daily life. There, young Muslims born in the EU and women wearing religious clothing are especially affected,reports the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights(FRA). ...