A few years ago, a number of brave intelligent men and women from the land of JaxWorth set out for the shores of Nova Roma. This was the New World discovered in the 15th century by Roman sailors traveling across the Pacific in search of a route to trade with India. tags nova roma roman alternate history fictionalBasically it was a shared-world created by Donteatpoop, Icepigs, and others. They imagined a world where Rome never fell and went on to discover the continents on the other side of the globe. Little has been heard from the colony for 2 years. Mayhaps there is yet hope to determine their fate? picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago |
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Reconstruction of the World Trade Center site is over budget and won't be finished by the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that destroyed the twin towers, the owners reported Monday. 0 comments edit related share world"The rebuilding effort is not where it should be," says New York Gov. David Paterson. picked by JoshSF49 3 months ago |
Awesome Collection of smallest thing in the world really 2 comments edit related share plime.com(Some images on page NSFW) picked by icemann 2 years ago |
Enter your surname in World Names Profiler and find its orgin and density on a world map. 25 comments edit related share plime.comThe site has been compiled by researchers from the University College London. picked by DoggyLives 1 month ago |
Flight Simulator geeks are flying around the world in the 2007 Round-The-World Flight Simulator Race. The race pits teams from AVSim, FlightSim and Sim-Outhouse against each other in a race around the world with special rules, conditions and bonuses. All teams were given the rules 24 hours in advance of the start of the race (10a EST on Friday). The rules include route requirements (such as two a... read full post picked by dfelteau 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
New animals species are constantly discovered, even if they’re in a smaller number than those lost forever. After rounding upthe rarest animals in the world and the most endangered animals in the world, here is a list of the new species recently discovered in the world, including pictures and information on their habitat. picked by maxriter 12 months ago 9 comments edit related share plime.com |
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The Onion's World Atlas. 0 comments edit related share plime.comAlso contains a link to download a "onion layer" for Google Earth. picked by buddha 10 months ago |
Very moving art from Brazilian Artists. picked by LatueOfStiberty 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share world |
Bungling sign writing around the world have been exposed by a new book which quite literally discovered a new "sign language". From the down right obvious to the ridiculous and from South Korea to Canada, Signspotting 2 from the Lonely Planet series captures it all. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
Excavation at the World Trade Center site has uncovered, among other geologic features, a 40-foot glacial pothole. picked by AutumnLotus 3 weeks ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
The artist, Douglas Edric Stanley, explains his reason for the art installation at a games convention. More from his website including video link. picked by suebe 2 months ago 2 comments edit related share entertainment |
University of Exeter archaeologists have discovered a Roman fort in South East Cornwall, England. Dating back to the first century AD, this is only the third Roman fort ever to have been found in the county. The team believes its location, close to a silver mine, may be significant in shedding light on the history of the Romans in Cornwall. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago 0 comments edit related share world |
The videos are long, and it may take a little while to see all of them, but I highly reccomend you watch. picked by gammerus 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
When asked by the Pope to demonstrate his artistic skill, 14th century Italian painter Giotto di Bondone supposedly drew a perfect circle freehand and said: "That's more than enough." picked by Bornbad 3 months ago 0 comments edit related share technology |
Including links and maps of the World Wonders picked by buddha 6 months ago 0 comments edit related share world |
A Territory baby has been dubbed a miracle after she survived -- in what is believed to be a world first -- a full-term ovarian pregnancy. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago 4 comments edit related share science |
THE economy is plummeting, the planet could burn to a crisp, and war has just broken out - again. Believe it or not though, people around the globe are happier today on average than they were 25 years ago. The secret seems to be a combination of rising economic prosperity, democracy and social liberalisation. picked by bingo 1 month ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
There's a World Toilet Summit? picked by Proverb 12 months ago 2 comments edit related share weird |
Interesting collection of world maps with their shape manipulated based upon world statistical data. picked by ogri2003 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share world |
Travelers now have the time to experience a world cruise vacation. Crystal Cruises is offering the opportunity to experience all of the trimmings and onboard programming of its World Cruise in a 24-day voyage. picked by arrch8 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
Checkout the world map as seen by Americans .. Really funny! picked by bigmumu 1 year ago 9 comments edit related share plime.com |