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Plundering the Past

Billions of dollars in looted art are sold each year by David Johnson The head of Ramses II was stolen by thieves with an electric saw and dragged 70 miles before being recovered by Egyptian…

Alternative Vacations

Tired of going on the same vacation every year? Check out these alternatives. Related Links Extreme Vacations Destination Bizarre Vocation Vacations…

Asian Food Primer: Introduction

A quick guide to Asian foods by David Johnson Asian Foods Guide Common ingredients and popular dishes of various cultures. IntroductionEast Asia ChinaJapanKoreaMongoliaTibetPacific…

September 2017 Current Events: World News

Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…

Asian Food Primer: Indian Food

by David Johnson Asian Foods Guide Common ingredients and popular dishes of various cultures. IntroductionEast Asia ChinaJapanKoreaMongoliaTibetPacific Region FijiHawaiiPapua New…

Can I Use My Money in a Different Country?

Banking abroad There are nearly 200 different currencies in the world, and with both global business and international travel more accessible than ever, understanding exchange rates and how far your…

Laos

(Encyclopedia) CE5 LaosLaosläˈōs [key], officially Lao People's Democratic Republic, republic (2015 est. pop. 6,664,000), 91,428 sq mi (236,800 sq km), SE Asia. A landlocked nation, Laos is…