The Faisal Mosque was built in Islamabad, Pakistan, between 1976 and 1986. The Faisal Mosque is unique in its style and design. It lacks the domes and arches present in traditional mosques everywhere. Built by a Turkish architect, the mosque is shaped like an 8-sided concrete shell that is inspired by an Arab Bedouin’s tent […]
Many years ago, there lived an Emperor who loved new clothes and spent all his money on them. He always wanted to look handsome and well-dressed. One day, two strangers visited the Emperor. They said that they made the most beautiful and finest cloth. But their cloth was visible only to the people who were
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The Dom or Berlin Cathedral was built in Berlin, Germany, constructed in 1905. The Dom was originally built in 1538 in a Renaissance style. However, over the centuries the Dom was remodelled in various styles from Baroque to Neo-classical. From the 1940s till 1970s, the Dom was once again subject to remodelling. The largest in
The Luxor Temple is an ancient Egyptian Temple complex; built in Thebes, present-day Luxor in 1400 BC.Nick-named the world’s largest outdoor museum, the Luxor Temple is built in Nubian Sandstone. Unlike other temples, it was not devoted to a cult god or deified version of a King but to the revival of kingship. It is
Long ago, in a faraway land there lived a King and his Queen. They were sad and wished for a child, “If only we had a child!” One day, the Queen was sitting beside the pond. Suddenly, a frog jumped out of the water and said, “Your wish shall be fulfilled and you shall have
The Tower Bridge is a bascule and suspension bridge constructed over the Thames River in London between 1886 and 1894. The Tower Bridge comprises two towers that are connected together by a walkway at the top of the towers. The Tower Bridge is the only bridge on the Thames that can be raised and lowered
The Forbidden City is a Chinese Imperial Palace built in Beijing, China between 1406 and 1420. The Imperial Palace for Emperors from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Forbidden City is, in fact, a complex of 980 buildings (totalling 9,999 rooms). The main palace complex is built in traditional Chinese
Long ago, there lived a couple who was going to have a baby. At the back of their house was a beautiful garden in which grew delicious lettuces. The garden belonged to a witch. One day, the woman longed to have some fresh lettuces, “I feel like I will die unless I eat some of
Parc Guell, a public park system, is located in Barcelona, Spain, between 1900-1914. The Parc Guell was built by Antonio Gaudi and comprises gardens and architectonic elements. With the basic structural solutions being rooted in geometry, Gaudi then applied his creativity, imagination, ornamental creations and organic styles to the construction. The Parc Guell contains the
Common name : Zimmerman pine moth Scientific name : Dioryctria zimmermani Family : Pyralidae Native to : Canada & United States Interesting fact : This moth is considered the primary pest of pine trees in the Midwest. 37 mm of wingspan, the zimmerman pine moth is grey with brownish reddish zig-zag markings. The larvae, which
Common name : Zebra caterpillar Scientific name : Melanchra picta Family : Noctuidae Native to : United States Interesting fact : When threatened or disturbed, the zebra caterpillar rolls up, falls to the ground and plays dead. While the moth has a wingspan of 40 mm, and has purplish brown wings with whitish hind wings,
Long, long ago, there lived a King with his pretty daughter. The King gave her a golden ball as a birthday present. It was her favourite ball. One day, she was playing with her golden ball near the pond. No sooner had she started playing than the ball rolled into the pond. She sat down
Common name : Yellow striped armyworm Scientific name : Spodoptera ornithogalli Family : Noctuidae Native to : The American sub-continent Interesting fact : The 2 stripes running the length of the larva’s body give it the name ‘yellow striped armyworm’. The moth has a wingspan of 32-44 mm, and has a dark brownish forewing and almost pale
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge built between 1933-1937 spanning the Golden Gate strait, California, U. S. A.The Golden Gate Bridge is painted a bright orange vermillion colour with a special kind of non-corrosive paint, so that it may not only complement its surroundings but also be visible through dense fog. Lighting is
Common name : Eastern yellow jacket Scientific name : Vespula maculifrons Family : Vespidae Native to : North America Interesting fact : The Eastern yellow jacket receives its scientific name from the Latin words ‘macula’ (meaning spot) and ‘frons’ (meaning forehead). Smaller than other wasps in size, the Eastern yellow jacket ranges in size from