Portrait of a nice spot in Japan. Kumano Nachi Taisha is a Shinto shrine and part of the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range of Japan. The Nachi Waterfall, worshiped at Hiryū Shrine near Kumano Nachi Taisha is believed to be inhabited by a kami called Hiryū Gongen. […]
Gila monsters are one of only two venomous lizard species in the world. They live in the southwestern U.S. and in Mexico. This video short features USGS Emeritus Research Ecologist, Cecil Schwalbe describing details of Gila monster biology and ecology and how he survived a very painful Gila monster bite.
Venice is a marvel of architecture and, truly, one of the most picturesque and unique cities to be found not only in Europe, but also in the entire world. The city has a rich history and was one of the major European trade centers for centuries thanks to its convenient location and entrepreneurial population, but […]
When Andre Rieu invited the bestselling string quartet of all time, BOND, onto the stage to perform the ladies’ major hit, Victory, the audience at this concert were completely thrilled. It’s so rare to see such a technically perfect performance in the classical tradition performed with such exuberance and joy. This show was such a […]
The Megalodon is a prehistoric animal that is believed to be one of the most truly terrifying beasts to have ever lived on this planet. It could grow to 70 feet in size and was considered to be one of the most formidable predators, terrifying even beasts 10 times bigger than human. However, research shows […]
Europe’s highest mountain, the Mont Blanc, viewed from the back of the largest European eagle.