egypt
This massive limestone monument featuring the body of a lion and the head of a human stands guard on the Giza Plateau.
Great Sphinx
Carved out of massive cedar trees, these tall West Coast monuments feature animals like bears, eagles, and wolves.
totem poles
This world-renowned luxury sports car manufacturer has its historic headquarters and museum in Maranello, Italy.
ferary
Invasive "cocaine hippos", originally brought to the country by this notorious drug lord, now roam the Magdalena River basin.
Pablo Escobar
Bees work hard inside hives to make this sweet, golden liquid that people love to drizzle on toast.
honey
Built for the Pharaoh Khufu, this structure is the oldest and only surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Great Pyramid of Giza
These soft, comfortable leather shoes or slippers were originally crafted by First Nations out of deer or moose hide.
moccasins
This layered, coffee-flavored dessert translates literally to "pick me up" or "cheer me up."
teramisu
Colombia dominates the global market for this vibrant green precious gemstone, producing most of the world's supply.
emeralds
This is the only letter of the English alphabet that does not appear anywhere on the periodic table of elements.
j
This iconic, life-giving river flows northward through Egypt and is famously the longest river in Africa.
Nile River
This large, beautiful water craft made of birch bark was used by First Nations to travel across Canada's rivers and lakes.
canoe
This iconic, freestanding bell tower in Tuscany became globally famous due to its unintentional four-degree tilt.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
This global pop superstar behind "Hips Don't Lie" and "Waka Waka" proudly hails from the Colombian city of Barranquilla
SHAKIRA
This is the specific architectural term for a monstrous, carved stone water spout designed to redirect rain away from cathedral walls.
gargoyle
This legendary sun god emerged from chaos and was considered the king of the gods in the ancient Egyptian pantheon.
ra
This large, pointed tent ma of wooden poles and animal skins was a traditional home used by nations living on the flat prairies.
This ancient Roman city near Naples was completely buried and preserved under volcanic ash by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD
Pompeii
Sharing a name with a famous explorer, this capital city sits high in the Andes mountains
Bogotá
Ruling for an astonishing 72 years and 110 days, this absolute French monarch holds the record for the longest verified reign of any sovereign.
Louis XIV
This famous female pharaoh wore a traditional false beard and ruled during the New Kingdom as a full king.
Hatshepsut
This big, joyful community gathering features traditional drumming, singing, dancing, and colorful outfits.
powwow
This famous 13th-century Venetian merchant and explorer traveled the Silk Road and introduced Europeans to the culture of Central Asia and China.
marco polo
Colombia's national sport is this traditional pastime, where players hurl metal discs at small targets containing gunpowder
tejo
This boundary surrounding a black hole represents the threshold where the escape velocity of space completely exceeds the speed of light.
event horizon