Human Geography (Places) Archives - Page 2 of 3

Human geography, is a subsection of geography which deals with people, communities, and man-made structures and places. This includes manmade geography like countries, cities, buildings, and the relationship between them.

Air Spins Differently in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres Fact

The Coriolis Effect causes air to spin different directions in each Hemisphere. This can only affect large systems like wind and ocean currents.

Organized Noize Popularized Atlanta Hip Hop Fact

Organized Noize, a music collective founded in 1992, helped popularize Atlanta-based “dirty south” hip hop via their work with OutKast, Goodie Mob, TLC and more.

The University of Al Quaraouiyine is the Oldest University Fact

The University of Al Quaraouiyine in Fes, Morocco is the oldest, still operating, degree granting university in the world. It was founded in 859 by Fathima Al-Fihri (a Muslim woman).

There Was a “Golden Age” of Islam Fact

The Islamic Golden Age lasted from roughly the 8th – 13th century. In this time, Islam helped spread, persevere, and advance science, wisdom, reason, and learning.

State Universities Began Charging Tuition in the 60’s Fact

A series of social and legislative changes in the 60’s ended an era of tuition-free state universities in the US and started the current student loan crisis.

The Modern Circus Can Trace its Roots Back to Ancient Rome Fact

The origin of the modern day circus can be traced back to ancient Roman amphitheaters called “circuses”. The Circus Maximus was one of the first circuses.

The Oxford Comma Originated at Oxford University Myth

The Oxford comma gets its name from being used by the Oxford University Press, but its exact origins are unclear.

Oxford University Is Older Than Aztec Civilization Fact

Teaching had begun at Oxford University by 1096 while the founding of Tenochtitlán in 1325 marked the start of the Aztec civilization.

U.S. Universities Have Always Charged Tuition Myth

US public state universities used to be tuition-free from the early 1800’s to the late 1960’s, although they still charged fees, but college has never been free in the US.

Gun Ownership is Relatively High in Switzerland Fact

In Switzerland, it is estimated that about 25-30% of citizens own a gun, and more own hunting weapons (which don’t require registration) or own unregistered old army weapons.