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Environment / 13 weeks ago

Africa’s lost elephant landscape revealed

Once inhabited by over 27 million African elephants, Africa's majestic range is now a shadow of its former glory. Forest elephant species (Loxodonta cyclotis) roamed thick western and central jungles, while the bush or savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana) stretched across sprawling grasslands. According to historical estimates, up to approximately 26.9 million elephants lived across Africa in the early 1800s, from the Sahel to the southern Highveld. Today, fragmented populations exist in isolated reserves.

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Culture / 17 weeks ago

Countries without a single UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site

While UNESCO World Heritage Sites are globally recognised as symbols of cultural, historical, and natural importance, a surprising number of countries have yet to claim a single one. A recent map created by Nazar in partnership with The World in Maps spotlights nations with zero UNESCO cultural heritage sites.

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Maps / 23 weeks ago

Discover the top 10 longest town names in the world

From New Zealand to Wales, the world is dotted with areas whose names are as lengthy as they are fascinating. These extended toponyms often summarise rich histories and cultural nuances. Let's explore some of the most notable among them.

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Culture / 30 weeks ago

Top 10 countries of origin in the British Museum and their most iconic artifacts

The British Museum, renowned for its vast and diverse collection of over eight million artifacts, continues to draw global attention—not just for its treasures but for their origins. Here’s a breakdown of the countries contributing the most to the museum’s holdings—and the iconic artifacts often associated with them:

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Environment / 40 weeks ago

Rising tides, sinking cities: Metropolises at risk of disappearing by 2100

The world is facing an unprecedented crisis as climate change threatens to engulf coastal cities, displacing millions of people and causing catastrophic damage to infrastructure and economies. According to the World Economic Forum, these cities are at risk of disappearing by 2100 due to rising sea levels and sinking land:

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Culture / 1 year ago

Tallest statues around the globe unveiled

Amidst evolving cultural landscapes, statues are enduring icons of a society's cultural heritage, religious faith, artistic creativity, and historical memories. According to a quote made by Palczewski from Theresa VanWormer's review of the importance of statues, the carvings “Guide people in their thinking about those facts from the past, how to act in the present, and what possible futures to seek… they also direct people's views of themselves.”

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