Well, look at a map of Indiana ... The area's rich fur trading, proximity to the Great Lakes and river highways made it an important part of France's colonial economy. The British gained control ...

Well, look at a map of Indiana. Terre Haute ... The area's rich fur trading, proximity to the Great Lakes and river highways ...

In the old Haute Savoie region of France lies a stunning turquoise jewel that is little known outside of Europe -- Lac d'Annecy. 9 miles long and 2 miles wide, this lake is Europe's cleanest ...

To read more about mapmakers through time, go to "Mapping the Past." 3-D map on cave floor, Ségognole 3, France ...

Giffaumont-Champaubert (France) (AFP) – The Lac du Der was once just a passing glimpse for hundreds of thousands of cranes flying from Scandinavia in search of sunshine, but with global warming ...

The hordes of cranes that now spend the winter on an artificial lake in France's champagne region used to fly between Scandinavia and North Africa. "Now the birds do not have to go so far," he added.

Luxury tour operator SwisSkiSafari tracks powder at a micro level to whisk clients to Europe's prime slopes. We pursued the ...

Maiduguri (Nigeria) (AFP) – Lack of military coordination and tension among countries in Africa's Lake Chad region are hindering efforts to end a more than decade-long jihadist insurgency ...

AN incredible ‘flying water taxi’ that’s used to shuttle up to five people between lakes in France claims to make zero waves, noise or emissions. The boat/car even appears to float - thanks ...

Tens of thousands of the majestic birds now spend Europe's coldest months around the 48 square kilometre (19 square mile) expanse of water south of France's ... islands in the lake were frozen ...