The Hindu Kush Himalaya region is the world's third-largest repository of ice, after the North and South Poles -- and if current melting rates continue, two-thirds of its glaciers could be gone by the end of this century. What will...

SARS-CoV-2 is a new kind of coronavirus that appeared suddenly in late 2019. The disease it causes, called COVID-19, is now showing signs that it's able to spread outside of its place of origin. This raises some questions... like, do we...

History's first empire rose out of a hot, dry landscape, without rainfall to nourish crops, without trees or stones for building. In spite of all this, its inhabitants built the world's first cities, with monumental architecture and...

Before the sun never set on the British Empire; before Genghis Khan swept the steppe; before Rome extended its influence to encircle the Mediterranean Sea; there was ancient Assyria. Considered by historians to be the first true empire,...

Where does our solar system end, and interstellar space begin, and what is it like there? Satellites and probes like IBEX and Voyager 1 & 2 help us get a better look at our special corner of the galaxy.

So we have Weather and Climate... but are they the same thing? No, no they are not. But they are both super important to how the geosphere is shaped. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina chats with us about the differences...

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Belief in the power of witchcraft is pervasive and profoundly entrenched in many parts of Africa. In Tanzania we delve deep into the heart of the continent to investigate a nation that appears gripped by fear and persecution of...

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Did you know that China's fascinating history began with the Age of Five Rulers roughly five thousand years ago? Today, more than a fifth of the entire world’s population lives in China—that’s over 1.35 billion people! As a result, the...

The official language of Saudi Arabia is Arabic. It’s helpful to understand that the Arabic language is a Semitic language with more than thirty variations spoken throughout the Middle East. These variations can be grouped into three...

Most schoolchildren can find Italy on a map—it’s the “boot” that’s kicking an island into the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. The island is, of course, Sicily, and the boot is Italy’s mainland. Without a doubt, Italy’s complex natural...

Italy offers some of the most stunning architectural living spaces, whether you’re looking for a downtown palazzo or a cozy farmhouse nestled in a small village. Availability, of course, varies by area. Explore the options by region and...

Italians take great pride in their food. Quite simply, they think it’s the best in the world, and certainly the number of Italian restaurants across the globe is testimony to the food’s appeal. For Italians, every meal’s a...

One of the most diverse nations, India is best understood as a land of contrasts. From its vast deserts to its snowy mountain peaks, India is home to many different ethnicities and cultural traditions that can be traced back more than...

Germany consists of sixteen states (or Länder), including three city-states—Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg. Generally grouped by region, these states have distinct social and cultural heritages. Discover the country’s varied regions and...

China is the third-largest country in the world after Russia and Canada, covering 3.7 million square miles (9.6 million square kilometers). Its massive geography stretches from the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet in the west to the Yangtze...

The Drakensberg range and the region’s ocean currents contribute to the varied climates found across South Africa. The interior is temperate, with sunny days and cool nights. A subtropical band extends along the east coast, while a much...

Located in the southwest of Asia, Saudi Arabia forms a geographic and cultural bridge between the three continents of Asia, Africa, and Europe. As the world's 47th-largest country, Saudi Arabia is comprised of five geographical regions....

Mexico can be divided into seven regions: Baja California, the North, the Pacific coast, the central coast, the central highlands, the South, and the Yucatán Peninsula. Except for Baja California, each of these regions is home to at...

Japan consists of eight regions and 47 prefectures or provinces. Each region has its own character, making Japan a country of contrasts. Starting from the northernmost end of the Japanese archipelago, the country’s eight regions are...

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It’s hard to generalize about the cuisine of Brazil since it’s been influenced by many cultures and varies by region. Generally, Brazilians start the day with a very light breakfast. Lunch is generally the main meal of the day,...

Jing-Jin-Ji: China is in the midst of a construction spree unparalleled in human history. These are the Megaprojects that will lift China into the future. China wants to make its capital, Beijing, the center of the world’s largest...