North America – Your Quick Guide to the World’s Most Incredible Land

North America is a very large continent in the Northern Hemisphere and most of it is located along the lines of the eastern and western oceans. It is also defined as the western subcontinent of the Americas as well. It is one of the most populated countries in the world, together with Canada and Mexico….

The West as a Part of History

Western history is the period of history that occurred prior to the Renaissance. This period of time is characterized by profound societal changes and advancements in almost all areas of human society. For the most part, this period of time was known as the Dark Ages. However, it also marked the beginning of the greatest…

Hiking the Western Trail

Hiking the Western Trail The Western Trail Conservancy was created by volunteers in following a plan drawn up by the American Planning Association and the National Park Service. The idea was to build a hiking trail through the high desert in order to protect the local desert wildlife. It was also hoped that the trail…

The European Renaissance – A Study in Human History

The European Renaissance – A Study in Human History Western history covers a period of about five thousand years. During that time period, many great civilisations emerged in the area that was now known as Europe. These were mostly divided into two main groups – the ancient Romans on the west and the Eastern Roman…