The Democratic Republic of Congo has had a troubled history from its earliest settlement and then through Belgian rule and even to today. It is a large country, connected and as one due to Belgian dominance after the European leaders ceded… Read More

Cyprus is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Its location has made it an important maritime location for the last 3,000 years. It has been dominated by the Greek, Romans, Turks, Venetians, Persians and Egyptians. As a result,… Read More

The Iraqi Finance Ministry has announced its plans to devalue the Iraqi dinar by 22%. Countries have devalued their currency for many years in an attempt to improve their local economy, but what does it really mean to devalue your currency?… Read More

The Cook Islands are considered an unspoiled and secluded tropical paradise. Its population is less than 100,000 and is most years has more tourists than residents. The islands name comes from Captain Cook, an English explorer who visited the islands in 1773… Read More

Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm, Sweden and is considered one of the greatest actresses of her time. She was famous during the silent era and in early talking pictures as a leading lady and sex symbol. She only made… Read More