Once, there was a horse. He lived in a forest. The horse used to go to the nearby fields and eat his meals. One such day, the horse felt like eating oats. He thought, ‘Today, I wish to eat oats. I remember a field where oats grow. I should go there.’ So, happily, he galloped […]
The Dingle Peninsula is a major peninsula ringed with craggy cliffs and sandy beaches. It is located in the northernmost part of Kerry County, Ireland. It is known for the numerous prehistoric and early medieval remains found there. Why it is special: The Peninsula is known for its natural beauty. A diverse terrain with beaches
The Sun Temple is also known as the Konark Sun Temple and is a 13th-century Temple. The Temple is situated in Konark (Odisha), India. It is believed to have been built in 1255 AD. Why it is special: Elaborately carved and engraved, the Sun Temple was built by King Narshimhadeva-I. The uniqueness of the Temple
The Altamira Cave is the first cave in which prehistoric cave paintings were discovered. It is located in Cantabria, Spain. The Cave paintings may have been 35,600 years old, but no scientific evidence has been made. Why they are special: The Altamira Cave paintings are the first Upper Paleolithic or Palaeolithic cave paintings with the
Once, there were some dogs. They used to eat leftover food. One day, they were very hungry and could not find anything to eat. They kept searching here and there. Soon, they came upon a stream. There they saw a number of hides at the bottom of a stream where the tanner had put them
The Bay of Fundy is a bay on the Atlantic coast known for having the highest tidal range in the world. It is located on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine, between Canada and the United States. It had its first permanent settlement in the beginning of the 17th century. Why it is
One day, a bull was chewing cud. A gnat came buzzing. She wanted to take a rest. She saw the bull and thought, ‘I can rest on the bull’s horn for a while.’ So, she settled on one of the bull’s horns. The bull had no feeling that somebody was sitting on his horn. While
It is a humungous-seated figure of the Greek god Zeus. The Statue was erected in the Temple of Zeus, in Olympia, Greece. The Greek sculpture Phidias built the statue in 435 BC. Why it is special: The Statue of Zeus was constructed 13 metres tall within the Temple in Olympia. The statue was so vast
The Arc de Triomphe is a memorial honouring French soldiers. The Monument stands tall at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, in Paris, France. This historic Monument was inaugurated in 1836. Why it is special: Neoclassical in architecture and style, the Arc de Triomphe stands 50 metres tall and 45 metres wide. The names of
Once, the animals of the jungle organised a party. In this party, every animal was to perform. Everyone was so excited. Soon, the party started. Each animal gave a performance in the party. Finally, it was the turn of a monkey. The monkey danced very well and performed many tricks. His tricks amazed everyone. Everyone
Corfu is a culturally rich island in the Ionian Sea. It is located off the northwest coast of Greece. The earliest references to Corfu were made in 1300 BCE. Why it is special: The second largest of the Ionian Islands, Corfu has a luscious mountainous terrain surrounded by resort-speckled beaches and coasts. The Island is
The Ring of Kerry is a 179-km long scenic circular route. This road is situated in County Kerry, in Ireland. This circular road has been in use since the Victorian era. Why it is special: The Ring of Kerry is a circular coastal loop that allows tourists to view all the attractions, sites and natural
One day, in a jungle, a fox and a leopard were sitting together. Both the animals started talking about their looks. They wanted to find out who looked the better. The leopard showed off his beautiful spots and lovely fur. He said to the fox, “I am so beautiful. Look at my pretty spots and
Mitla is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Zapotec cultures. This site is located near Oaxaca, Mexico. It is said to have been inhabited since as early as 900 BCE. Why it is special: The city derived its name from a Nahuati word meaning ‘place of the dead or underworld’. Delicate and
There was a thief. He had burgled many houses. One day, he saw a very big house. The thief decided to rob it. But, there was a problem. A huge dog guarded the house. The thief decided to take some meat for the dog so that he might not create a ruckus. So, he came