After the founding of the colony of New South Wales in 1788, Australia was divided into an eastern half named New South Wales and a western half named New Holland, under the administration of the colonial government in Sydney. The first European settlement in the area later known as Victoria was established... more

The Miami area was first inhabited for more than one thousand years by the Tequestas, but was later claimed for Spain in 1566 by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. A Spanish mission was constructed one year later in 1567. In 1836, Fort Dallas was built, and the Miami area subsequently became a site of fighting... more

An Algonquian-speaking people known as the Nacotchtank inhabited the area around the Anacostia River when the first Europeans arrived in the 17th century. However, Native American people had largely relocated from the area by the early 18th century. In his “Federalist No. 43″, published January... more

During the 17th century, Dutch trading posts established for the trade of pelts from the Lenape, Iroquois and other indigenous peoples expanded into the colony of New Netherland. The first of these trading posts were Fort Nassau (1614, near present-day Albany); Fort Orange (1624, on the Hudson River... more

After the partition of British India into India and Pakistan in 1947, the former British province of Punjab was also split between India and Pakistan. The Indian state of Punjab required a new capital city to replace Lahore, which became part of Pakistan during the partition. After several plans to make... more

The town of Pahalgam (Village of Shepherds) offers breathtaking views. One can just relax in one of the many hotels in Pahalgam, or trek on some of the many mountains. One can trek to Lidderwat, Kolohoi Glacier or to Sonmarg. Snow skiing is an attraction during the winter months (from December to late... more

Situated on the Gulf of Kutch, leading to the Arabian Sea, the district is also known as the Rann of Kutch. The word Kutch or Kachchh, means tortoise in Sanskrit, and interestingly the shape of the region is rather like a tortoise. It is also the second largest district in India. You can also enjoy desert... more

Spain is a country with a rich, colourful and diverse history, a land of many varied regions and a people who are proud and welcoming. For many first-time visitors to Spain, the expectations are of frequently used and evocative media images of sangria, sombreros and bullfights. While all of these play... more

Dubai is a city which has something to offer everyone, Top Class Hotels, Happening nightlife, superb facilities for a variety of sports and leisure activities and excellent shopping along with the charm and adventure of Arabia – an exceptional blend of modern city and timeless desert. #gallery-9... more

Here is the list of places of worship in India. Dwadasha Jyotirlingams Somnath Srisailam Ujjain Omkareshwar Vaidyanath Bhimashankar Rameshwaram Nageshwar Darukavanam Kashi Tryambakeshwar Kedarnath Grishneshwar Shakti Peethas Hingula Jwalamukhi Kamakhya Sugandha Char Dham Yamunotri Gangotri Kedarnath Badrinath Pancha... more