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Exploring the Balkan States: 10 Countries on 1 Peninsula
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The Balkan states (sometimes colloquially referred to as simply "the Balkans") are a diverse and historically rich set of countries that span across southeastern Europe.
The Eurasian Lynx Can Take Down Prey Larger Than Itself
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The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) roams across a vast range that stretches from the dense boreal forests of Western Europe to the rugged mountains of Central Asia. The largest of all the lynx species, it plays a crucial role as a top predator in its ecosystem.
10 Iconic Mountain Ranges in Europe
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Europe is a continent of dramatic elevations and scenic diversity, and the mountain ranges in Europe are a testament to that.
Can You Identify These Small Countries by Their Outlines?
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Not every country can be big, so we're going to feature some small ones that really make an impact. But can you identify them only from an outline? Let's find out!
What Was the First War?
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Did humans invent war out of necessity, or was it invented purely to take advantage of someone else? Find out why we invented war in this article.
How Did Constantinople Become Istanbul?
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Istanbul, Turkey, once known as Constantinople, has a long history as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and as the center of cultural activity in Eurasia.
What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?
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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.
5 Large Nations With No Homeland
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HowStuffWorks looks at stateless people, who are not regarded as citizens of the country they are born in, including Kurds, Rohingya and Roma.
What Is the Youngest Country in the World Today?
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Over the last few decades, the world has seen a wave of new nations emerging from civil war, political reform, and the breakup of larger unions.
What Do You Know About the Treaty of Versailles?
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This Versailles Treaty test is required trivia. Gain a better understanding of today's current events by peeking into the past with our war history challenge. Find out how strong words on a piece of paper ended one major war and quite possibly may have led us into another.