The US national parks are vast areas where the landscapes have been preserved almost in their original state. In this article, we have compiled a list of the ‘big five’ most iconic places in the country: from the mist-shrouded forests of the Great Smoky Mountains to the deep gorges of the Grand Canyon.

In this article, we tell the true story of the world’s most famous clock tower. Find out why “Big Ben” isn’t actually the name of the tower, how this highly complex mechanism was set in motion in the 19th century, and what secrets lie behind the four enormous dials.

The Statue of Liberty is one of the world’s most recognisable architectural landmarks, having welcomed ships into New York Harbour for over a century. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the history behind the creation of this famous monument, which was a joint project between France and the United States.