In 2020, the renowned Canadian-American agency, which closely studies about a hundred world metropolises, ranked Vienna as the greenest city in the world in the 'The World's 10 Greenest Cities 2020' list. Moreover, Vienna has earned the title of 'Best City in the World' for the tenth consecutive year, where the quality of life is assessed including public green spaces, renewable energy use, air quality, and public transportation. What makes Vienna so great?
In this article, we dive into the rich history of glassmaking in Nový Bor, a small town located in the north of the Czech Republic. From the first glassworks to the current state of this important industry, which has shaped the face of the region for centuries.
Even people who have failed history several times should at least have an inkling that World War II ended with the defeat of the Nazis and Imperial Japan. However, if it were the other way around, the world would be functioning completely differently today. For example, as in the series The Man in the High Castle.
The universe is incredibly vast, so collisions between objects are relatively rare. However, once in a while, a truly massive impact occurs, affecting billions of stars and planets. Such an event is the collision of two galaxies.
And this is precisely the fate awaiting the Milky Way, our home galaxy. What effects will this collision have, and when is it expected to happen?
Indiana Jones is one of the most successful brands ever. And not just in the film industry. There are many comics, computer games, and even books about the famous archaeologist.
We have quite a few terrifying places of our own. After all, almost every castle or palace has its own ghost. Although the United States may not have such historic hauntings, this doesn't mean there are no ghosts there. In the USA, there are plenty of locations where ghosts and other supernatural beings are found in abundance. Let's introduce some of them now
A maritime disaster is usually defined as an event where a ship with a large number of passengers on board sinks to the bottom. Given the significant density of maritime traffic, many such tragedies have occurred. However, some have left a more lasting impression than others. This article is about those.