Exploring the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
They truly are wonderfully wondrous wonders
“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.” — Neil Armstrong
Before the wondrously idiotic age of the internet, people weren’t quite sure what the world beheld. Of course, you could learn about history, or ask your more worldly friends where they have been. You could even pull up the original Michelin Guide or later on the extremely useful Lonely Planet series.
But if you went back far enough, perhaps a couple of millennia, you’d have far less material to help satisfy your wanderlust. That’s one of the main reasons the original list of the Seven Wonders of the World was made — for wealthy travelers to know where to go.
That fact alone is almost enough to be the eighth wonder in my book, but I digress. Let’s explore the seven ancient wonders in all their glory, see where they existed, and learn a bit about their unique history, too.
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
The Seven Wonders of the World was a list created over two millennia ago, with the first list dating back to the 3rd century BC. Of course, others have tried modifying the list over the years — perhaps to attract more tourism or fame —…
