Origins Explained is the place to be to find all the answers to your questions, from mysterious events and unsolved mysteries to everything there is to know about the world and its amazing animals! 1. Pompeii, Italy There are many scary stories in history, but the story of Pompeii is one that we just can’t get over. This is the city that was built in the fertile valley near a volcano, Mt. Vesuvius. When it erupted, it caught people by surprise and buried the city in soot and ash and left it covered and perfectly preserved for hundreds of years. Now much of it has been uncovered and it is a sad historical marvel and many people were frozen in time forever. 2. Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Sticking with Africa, let's head to Zimbabwe, which holds one of the biggest mysteries of the continent. It's called ... Great Zimbabwe. Yeah, does not really sound mysterious, does it? But don't let that fool you, there's more to this than you might think. 3. Thonis, Egypt If you're bi...
Frankfurt - with so much commerce it's nicknamed " Bankfurt " - has a delightful-to-explore old center. We'll also visit Nürnberg, a capital for both the First Reich (the Holy Roman Empire) and the Third. From its towering castle and playful fountains to its Nazi Documentation Center and maze of underground bomb shelters, Nürnberg is a fascinating study in contrasts. Hi. I’m Rick Steves, back with more of the best of Europe -- and this time, were cooking up some unforgettable German treats -- and that includes my favorite sausage anywhere -- Danke schoen. Were in Frankfurt and Nuernberg. Thanks for joining us. Germany is Europe’s economic powerhouse, and you feel that in its great cities, like Frankfurt and Nuernberg. These are examples of how Germany has put the 20th century behind it and learned that the most effective way to be powerful is to be constructive. In Frankfurt, a city of contrasts, we see today’s Germany -- a vibrant mix of the new and the old sprinkled...