Virtual Field Trip

The Colosseum represents both the glory and the cruelty of ancient Rome. As an amphitheater, the Colosseum was built to stage events for the public. These events included gladiator fights and animal hunts. Find out more in Colosseum, a title in the Virtual Field Trip series.

The Great Wall of China is one of the world's best-known landmarks. Winding east to west through parts of China, the wall cuts a trail through deserts, around mountains, and to the sea. Find out more in Great Wall of China, a title in the Virtual Field Trip series.

The Taj Mahal was built because of a great love. A grief-stricken emperor named Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to house the grave of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Find out more in Taj Mahal, a title in the Virtual Field Trip series.

The Pyramids of Giza are located on the rocky Giza Plateau, a few miles (kilometers) south of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. They consist of three pyramid complexes built as tombs for Egyptian kings. Find out more in Pyramids of Giza, a title in the Virtual Field Trip series.

Towering high above the ground, the Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest structure in the world. It is so tall that it can be seen from as far as 60 miles (97 kilometers) away. Find out more in Burj Khalifa, a title in the Virtual Field Trip series.