The notion of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World can be traced back to the fifth ... Note: The idea of the list dates to the fifth century B.C. when Greek historian Herodotus marvelled about ...

Just like the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a list of seven exceptional buildings singled out by the ancient scientist and engineer Philo of Byzantium in the 3 rd century BC, the Seven ...

New 7 Wonders of the World: The New 7 Wonders of the World is a list celebrating the seven most extraordinary human-made structures on the planet. Compiled by the New 7 Wonders Foundation ...

Here are 15 must-see natural wonders the world over. (Getty Images)| Norway; Finland; Sweden; Iceland; Canada Aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a scenic wonder that can only ...

It is from their writings, that a list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was complied. They are the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia ...

Uncover the fascinating world of landmarks - from ancient wonders to modern marvels, these sites will leave you in awe.

Some of the best-known landmarks in the world have been inspired by faith ... Watch the first episode of BBC One’s Sacred Wonders on Wednesday 7th August at 9pm or catch up on iPlayer.

The new seven wonders stemmed of the voting of 28 ... icons of South Africa and the only natural place in the world that receives its name from a constellation of stars: Mensa, meaning table.

Most people know the Colossus of Rhodes as one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, but there are many surprising facts ...