The Kimberley Range, or the Kimberleys, in Australia is one of the most remote and geologically interesting regions in the world. In this article we take a deep dive into the region, covering its formation,...

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are a remote and rugged British Overseas Territory located in the southern Atlantic Ocean. This territory, known for its dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity,...

There’s something undemocratic at the heart of US democracy. The very ground that the US Capitol building, the Whitehouse, the US Supreme court, the Lincoln and Washington monuments, and all the famous...

Uluru, (we will not be using the term ‘Ayers Rock’) is a sandstone monolith in the Northern Territory in Australia. It’s a geological wonder in its own right, but it’s also a cultural and spiritual...

Imagine yourself strolling along the beaches of Lyme Regis in 1824. Beside you strolled a woman by the name of Mary Anning. The stroll has all the hallmarks of an uneventfully pleasant morning walk, but...

The Congo River! Second longest river in the world to the Nile, Second largest river by discharge to the Amazon, Second largest river drainage basin area to the Amazon. Second largest rainforest to…the...

The Babylonian World Map, also known as the Imago Mundi, is one of the oldest known representations of our world. This ancient map offers a fascinating glimpse into the geographical knowledge and worldview...

Imagine a Europe that was centrally controlled. Politicians operated in a single party and controlled the economy, infrastructure, culture and lifestyles of its citizens. One year, they decide that every...

Crash Landing Imagine being a Nasa astronaut in the early 2000s. You launch from the Kennedy space center to rapturous applause from the crowds of south Florida. You successfully make orbit, perhaps to...

There’s an imaginary line that circles our planet. It’s a border, of sorts. It runs from pole to pole. Not a national border or country frontier, but its impact is just as profound to those countries...

Formation of a Supervolcano Map of Yellowstone National Park Tucked away in the very northeastern corner of Wyoming, and spilling out into Montana and Idaho is an area of outstanding natural beauty, beloved...