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History and Literature

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UNESCO World Heritage
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are meant to help countries protect archeological sites of importance. Left: Pyramids in Giza, Egypt.

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Ancient Rome annotated
Notes all the former locations of important places in ancient Rome. Left: former location of the Circus Maximus, the monument of which the least remains.

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Julius Caesar's travels
Follow Caesar on his quest to conquer the world and visit the extent of the ancient Roman Empire along the way.

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The Seven Wonders
Includes the Seven Wonders of the of the Ancient, Medieval, Natural, Underwater and Modern Worlds. Left: Mt Everest.

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Shakespeare Quotes
A collection of all places quoted in Shakespeare's collected works, including the notes on the passages from which they were taken.

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Around the World
Visit all the places found in Jules Verne's historic Around the World in Eight Days, includes quotes from the text.

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Odyssey's journey home
Follow the long path home of Homer's historic hero.

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Blackbirds From Space
All Blackbirds (aka Lockheed SR-71 fighter jets) found by virtual globe trotters.

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Voyages of Asterix and Obelix
See all the places visited by this lovable french comic book duo.

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Earth from Above
The french photographer and author, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, has long been talking breath-taking photos from above. Now he overlays them on a digital model for all to enjoy.

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