26 Rare Facts About The USSR

For decades, the USSR was a behemoth force to be reckoned with in terms of global politics and warfare. Starting with the Bolshevik revolution, the rise of the Soviet Union took place across Russia and Europe’s Eastern bloc over what almost amounted to a century. During this time, some of the most shocking political events …

43 Unique Facts About Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is a double landlocked country in Asia – it requires the crossing of at least two national borders to reach a coastline! Its capital, Tashkent, has a multi-ethnic population, with the majority ethnic Uzbeks. In this fact file, we’ve prepared 43 fun facts about Uzbekistan, a country at the crossroads of the world’s cultures, that’ll give you an …

17 Seductive Facts About The Silk Road

The Silk Road changed the world when it was first founded. And even after over half a millennia, the legacy of its achievements continues to affect the way long-distance trade is approached. Here’s some fun facts about the Silk Road that will increase your chances of becoming the next pub quiz champion! 1. It wasn’t …

38 Amazing Facts About Asia

Asia is easily the biggest continent on the planet, which of course means it’s likely to hold more of everything! That also means you’re likely to get more out of Asia in terms of facts and figures than any other land mass on Earth. This, of course, makes it a prime candidate for a fact …