Most recognizable mountain group in Dolomites, symbolizing Italian Alps. Located on border between South Tyrol and Belluno provinces. Contains 15 named peaks, highest being Cima Grande at 2,999m. Formerly known as Sexten Dolomites with six peaks over 2000m
Genghis Khan established the Mongol empire in 1206. Empire initially spanned from Pacific to Danube, covering 9 million square miles. First conquest was against Xi Xia (Tangut kingdom) in 1205-09. Mongols defeated Jin dynasty in 1215, establishing northern China buffer state
Port of Los Angeles leads with 10.7 million TEUs, handling 20% of US cargo. Port of Long Beach ranks second with 8.1 million TEUs, serving Asian trade. Port of New York and New Jersey handles 7.4 million TEUs, largest East Coast port. Port of Savannah moves 4.6 million TEUs annually, largest single-terminal facility
Port of Los Angeles leads North America with 10.66 million TEUs annually. Port of New Jersey handles 7.4 million containers, valued at $205 billion. Port of Long Beach ranks 21st globally, focusing on eco-friendly policies. Port of Savannah is largest single-terminal container facility in North America
513 km border connects Europe and Middle East. Border serves as historical crossroads and cultural exchange point. Authorities cooperate in intelligence, policing and border maintenance
Western historians traditionally viewed Viking expansion as westward. Dr. Cat Jarman challenges this bias by showing Vikings reached Eastern Europe. Vikings used Dnieper River to reach Constantinople via Black Sea