In ‘Red Rackham’s Treasure’ by Hergé, Tintin and his friends embark on a quest to find the hidden treasure of the notorious pirate, Red Rackham.
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) Explained
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal.
The Places in Between Summary
‘The Places in Between’ by Rory Stewart is a gripping memoir recounting his solo journey across war-torn Afghanistan.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle Summary
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle” is a classic children’s book about a doctor who can talk to animals and embarks on exciting adventures with his animal friends.
A Field Guide to Getting Lost Summary
A poetic exploration of the beauty and transformative power of embracing uncertainty and getting lost in order to find oneself.
Tintin in Tibet Summary
In “Tintin in Tibet,” Tintin embarks on a perilous journey to find his friend Chang in the treacherous Himalayas.
The Colombian Exchange Explained
The Colombian Exchange refers to the widespread exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and the New World (the Americas) following Christopher Columbus’s voyages in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
The Drowned World Summary
The Drowned World” by J.G. Ballard is a dystopian novel set in a future where rising sea levels have transformed the world into a tropical wasteland.
James Cook’s exploration of the Pacific Northwest Explained
James Cook’s exploration of the Pacific Northwest marked a significant milestone in the European discovery and mapping of the region.
Hernán Cortés Explained
Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire.
There’s Treasure Everywhere Summary
‘There’s Treasure Everywhere’ by Bill Watterson is a collection of Calvin and Hobbes comic strips that explores the imaginative and philosophical adventures of a young boy and his stuffed tiger.
Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) Explained
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal.