Situated in Southeast Alaska is the 13.6 mile-long Mendenhall Glacier which is one of the most scenic places in the state. The glacier is also home to various ice caves where an ancient forest was revealed in the last decade, due to the melting ice. Magical …

For the first time in 60m years, an ancient plant has produced male and female cones in Britain outdoors. Botanists say this is a sign of global warming. 60 million years ago, the Cycad plant, or Sago palm (Cycas revoluta) grew naturally in the UK. For …

While it may look like a natural phenomenon, this watery sinkhole is anything but. Named Covão do Conchos it is regarded as one of Portugal’s top secret attractions. The mesmerising whirlpool, which has been caught in high definition by a …

Also called the Devil’s Bridge, Rakotzbrücke in Germany looks like something from a fairy tale. The bridge and its reflection make up a perfect stone circle, regardless where you view it from. Image source: Rough Guides The name “Devil’s Bridge” …

The following before & after pictures of the excavation of the Ancient Greek stadium of Magnesia have made rounds in social media, and with a reason. Here’s the story behind them. Image credit: Orhan Bingöl / @archaeologyart Until 1984, …

Pisco Bay in Peru’s Paracas Peninsula holds a spectacular secret: a prehistoric geoglyph that is estimated to date back to 200 BC, although many believe it is much older. Its purpose and creators remain unknown. Image credit: BNicostrate Situated …

Patrick Dougherty is a sculptor who uses living trees as an unusual medium. He has created over 200 site-specific sculptures by weaving the saplings of trees into huts, water pitchers, cocoons, etc. Among his installations, the most famous ones are the …

These enigmatic spherical rock formations scattered along the New Zealand coastline captivate scientists and curious wanderers alike. The Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand. Photo: Bernard Spragg If you are looking for a unique and amazing natural …

The plant that defies the passage of time. The largest known Welwitschia, nicknamed “The Big Welwitschia”, stands 1.4 m (4.6 ft) tall and is over 4 m (13 ft) in diameter. Its estimated age is 1,500 years. Photo: Thomas Schoch In the heart …