Why Is Kaliningrad Separated from Russia?
First of all, let’s establish this. We all know of Russia, the large country at the northern tip of Eurasia. But there’s also a smaller nearby region that historically is known as Prussia, not to … Read More
Author: Malcolm Aaron
Equal Earth Map Explained. What It Is and Why It Matters
When the average person looks at world maps, we may notice subtle differences but not particularly care. However, creating an accurate map of the globe requires a lot more than just drawing and positioning coastlines. … Read More
No Snow, No Problem: Christmas in Singapore
You would think that a small tropical country in a part of the world where Christianity isn’t the dominant religion wouldn’t take the recognition of Christmas seriously. But when it comes to Singapore, nothing could … Read More
Did Venezuela Really Take U.S. Land and Oil?
The United States and Venezuela have been engaged in a headline-worthy back and forth for over a couple of decades now. It’s been one of those types of situations where disturbing, politically-based claims and counterclaims … Read More
Zealandia, The Earth’s 8th Continent
There was a time – millions of years ago, before the existence of human beings – when the crust of the Earth consisted primarily of a single landmass. That supercontinent, as it’s sometimes termed, is … Read More