You may not know the name but I’m willing to bet you will recognize it when you see it. Christ the Redeemer is a mighty stone monument that towers over the people of Brazil. It’s even more intriguing given the religious connotations of the statue and also of the country itself. Motivation In the mid […]
Do you know what time it is? If you’re in London, the answer is easy – it’s time to visit Big Ben! This beloved landmark is a must-see for any visitor to the city, and it’s definitely worth taking the time to learn more about its history. In this article, we’ll take a look at […]
The Statue of Liberty is an iconic landmark recognized around the world. Representing democracy, American independence, and universal freedom, this famous statue is located on _____1_____ in New York Harbor, in the United States of America. This _____2_____ statue was a gift from the people of _____3_____ to the citizens of the United States as […]
Stonehenge was built in the ____1____ period around 2000 – 3000 B.C. Archaeologists label henges as earthworks with a circular bank that is enclosed with an internal ditch. As Stonehenge’s bank is inside the ditch, it is, in fact, not a henge! This is not the only way that Stonehenge is atypical. It was built […]
The defining and most well-known characteristic of the Pisa tower is of course its famous lean. What was once seen as an embarrassing mistake has now become loved and embraced by both locals and tourists. Although, some wonder how this happened and why it has stayed this way all these years. What is the leaning […]
The Burj Khalifa Tower is the tallest building in the world. It was completed in _____1_____ and stands at a height of _____2_____ meters (2,717 feet). The tower was built over a period of ____3____ years and required the efforts of more than _____4____ people. Now we will take a look at some of the […]
