How Was the Government of Ancient Greece Different from That of Ancient Rome?

The well-structured political procedures of the ancient Roman and Greek civilizations substantially influenced the construction of governments in Europe and the United States. In both ancient Rome and Greece, political parties, government divisions, and terms like democracy, monarchy, and tyranny were first used. Although Rome took many of its political principles from the Greeks – … Read more

In Which Country is Rome Located?

According to the myth, ancient Rome was founded by two demigod brothers, Romulus and Remus, in 753 BCE, on the 21st of April. According to the legend, in an argument about who should be the city’s ruler (or in another story, the location where the city would be situated), Romulus killed Remus. Romulus then named … Read more

The 10 Biggest Cities In Europe

Some of the largest cities in Europe are found all across the continent. They are home to more than 50 million people altogether and they have one of the most diverse ethnic compositions of all large cities in the world. The following cities have seen slower population growth than those in China but they offer … Read more

The 12 Ancient Wonders of the World

All but one of the traditional ‘’Seven Ancient Wonders of the World’’ have gone. The survivor is the Great Pyramid at Giza. The Seven were exclusively in the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East with several falling victim to earthquakes. That does not mean that there are not some stunning ancient structures that challenge today’s architects. … Read more

The 15 Most Photographed Places On Earth

Travelling the world is such an exciting experience for any traveller. You get to see so many amazing places and take pictures of all of the beautiful things you see on your way there. So when taking into account the sheer volume of travellers visiting major cities around the world every year we thought to … Read more