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The Appian Way The Via Appia was a Roman road that connected Rome to Brundisium (Brindisi), one of the most important ports in ancient Italy, from which the trade routes to Greece and the East originated. Considered by the Romans to be the regina viarum (queen of roads), it is universally regarded, in view of the time in which it was built (late 4th century B.C.-3rd century B.C.), as one of the greatest civil engineering works of the ancient world because of the enormous economic, military and cultural impact it had on Roman society. Large sections of the road, particularly in the suburbs of the city of Rome, are still preserved and passable today as well as a destination for archaeological tourism. Its nomination as a World Heritage Site was made official in Brindisi at an event attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture and the Sant'Agata Foundation. Baths of Caracalla The original route of the Appia Antica, starting from Porta Capena near the Baths of Caracalla, conn...

The final frontier Human ambition to continue exploring space is unstoppable. NASA has decided it is time to go back to the moon, the first step in a long journey. To achieve that, there's Artemis 1. A giant leap for mankind Humanity reached the moon in 1969 with an expedition led by Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin. Six missions of the Apollo Program managed to get 12 astronauts to walk on the moon, the last of these was Eugene Cernan in December 1972. Final goal: Moon base Several decades after the last Apollo mission, it's time for the Artemis program to reach the stars. The final goal now is more ambitious: establish a permanent moon base on its surface and orbi Lunar colonies The goal of the Artemis project is to colonize the moon, with important facilities manned from Earth through lunar rovers and with the aid of satellites. Public agencies and private capital NASA is not alone in this initiative. It has the partnership of the European Space Agency (ESA), w...

Colsseo - Rome, Italy The symbol par excellence of the Eternal City, the Colosseum, or Flavian Amphitheater, is the largest Roman amphitheater in the world. Its construction, begun by Vespasian in 70 AD, was completed by Titus, who inaugurated it on April 21 in 80 AD. In 2018, the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine archaeological circuit received 7,650,519 visitors, making it Italy's second most visited state site (the first among those with a fee), behind the Pantheon Great Wall - China Commissioned in 215 B.C. by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the same man who ordered the construction of the Terracotta Army, the Great Wall is 8 850 km long, according to the latest reliable measurements. It was built to defend the glorious Chinese empire from nomadic peoples and, in particular, the dangerous Huns. Christ the Redeemer - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Placed on top of Mount Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer dominates the city of Rio de Janeiro. The statue was built between 1922 and 1931 and is an imp...

Bolsover Castle Located in Derbyshire, Bolsover Castle was erected in the 17th century on the ruins of an 11th century castle built by William Peveril, a knight serving under William the Conqueror. After changing hands several times, the building was given to the Ministry of Works, who restored the premises. The interior features several murals, some of which date from the early 17th century. While they’ve been well preserved, a vast operation has been implemented to prevent their deterioration. Castell Coch Erected near Cardiff, Castell Coch was the brainchild of two men: the third Marquess of Bute and architect William Burges. At the end of the 19th century, they began reconstructing the castle on the ruins of the old one. Unfortunately, Burges died before completing his work, leaving it to others to take over. After the WWII, the castle became a popular place to celebrate weddings. Raby Castle Raby Castle is one of the most famous buildings in Northern England. Constructed in the 14...

Here’s how much you need to be rich in these countries Do you ever wonder how far your dollar would stretch if you lived somewhere else? In the following slides, you’ll see how wealth (calculated here by doubling the annual median income of each country) is measured across 20 countries worldwide, from Luxembourg to South Africa. You’ll also learn about differences in overall cost of living, like prices for dinner dates, theatre tickets and rent. Read on to see how much you need to make to be wealthy across the world (Currency conversions reflect the exchange rates at time of writing.). Canada: $119,600 per year According to an income survey released by Statistics Canada this year, the median after-tax income of Canadian families and unattached individuals in 2017 was $59,800. While a dollar can stretch many different ways depending on where you live, an annual income of $119,600 should set you up quite nicely in the country that has consistently ranked the top spot for quality of lif...

The most magical streets in the world These postcard-pretty streets are home to unique architectural features and historic sites. People usually flock to the most beautiful streets in the world for their unique character, history, and atmosphere. Let's take a virtual stroll down some of the most magical streets in the world. Avenue des Champs-Élysées – Paris As Joe Dassin sings in the famous French song, “The Champs-Élysées has everything you desire.” This nearly 2-kilometre (1.2-mile) avenue runs from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. It is reserved exclusively for pedestrians on the first Sunday of each month. Bourbon Street – New Orleans This iconic New Orleans Street is famous for its bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. A thoroughfare that never sleeps, Bourbon Street boasts nightlife as colourful as the region’s Cajun and Creole cuisine, peppered with outdoor jazz concerts and boozy festivities. Every year, the Mardi Gras parade goes down Bourbon Street. Heerstraße –...