Adventure

Magnitogorsk: City of the Magnetic Mountain Author : Doug Landsborough Editor : Jennifer J. Lacelle  Date : March 21, 2021 Spanning the divide between Europe and Asia lies the city of Magnitogorsk. One of the largest cities in Russia, Magnitogorsk was constructed on the southern end of the Ural Mountains, the Ural River flowing majestically through it like a sparkling blue ribbon.  This city, once known solely for its metallurgy,...

Mythical Landscapes of Norway Editor : Jennifer J. Lacelle Date : March 25, 2021 The Vikings considered the northern lights a gleam of armour from the Valkyrie, mythical female warriors who brought the souls of deceased soldiers to Valhalla. These days, the locals refer to the lights as “the green lady” instead of the Valkrie.   Norway’s first monarch was a Viking by the name of Harald Fairhair. He succeeded his father...