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Gazing at the starry skies will never reveal one of the planets in our Solar System. If this is so, how were scientists able to localize it long before the telescope was invented? More so, who really discovered Neptune? According to NASA, Neptune is the eighth planet orbiting the sun and owner of the largest…
The city of Maderkin Breg is located in Medimurje County, less than 110 kilometers from Zagreb. An hour and a half drive away, the city is part of the Stampar wine estate. Here one has the opportunity to see part of the beautiful world of Croatia. Meimurje is located on the northern shore of Croatia…
In Russian Slavic folklore exists a legendary bird that has become central to modern reality, The Alkonost is a beautiful bird endowed with a woman’s head that sings charming notes to lure its guests. The creature has endless powers to transform fruits and trees. According to campfire tales, the creature is similar to the Greek…
As the world’s festive seasons come to life, one of the most unique countries celebrating Christmas is Norway. Oslo is home to two special Christmas Eve customs that reach beyond its Nordic heritage. These are a people who cherish the nativity of both Christians and Jews. The first thing one will notice about Norway is…
On July 20, 1810, Colombia became an independent nation flying its own flag for the first time. The national flag consists of three colors arranged in horizontal stripes – yellow, blue, and red. However, the flag that flies the liberty of the Colombians was created by a renowned Venezuelan general named Francisco de Miranda. The…
