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A crow's nest is a structure in the upper part of the main mast of a ship or a lookout point. Learn about its origin, function, and variations in different contexts, such as sailing, railroading, hunting, and architecture.
Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle's Nest, is a former Nazi retreat on a mountain near Berchtesgaden, Germany. It was built in 1937-1938 and used by Hitler and his guests for meetings and social events until 1945.
Crowsnest Pass is a low mountain pass across the Canadian Rockies on the Alberta-British Columbia border. It has a rich history of transportation, natural resources and archaeology, and is the site of the first flight across the Canadian Rockies in 1919.
Learn about the superstructure where the ship's command was exercised on the Titanic, its location, infrastructures and functions. Find out how the bridge was damaged and destroyed in the collision and sinking of the liner.
Crow is a bird of the genus Corvus or a synonym for all of Corvus. Learn about the different species of crows, their distribution, characteristics and names, and the distinction between crow and raven.
The peregrine falcon is a cosmopolitan bird of prey that can be found nearly everywhere on Earth, except extreme polar regions, very high mountains, and most tropical rainforests. It has 17 to 19 subspecies that vary in appearance and range, and some are endangered by human activities.
Top is the platform at the upper end of each mast on a square rigged ship, where the topmast shrouds are anchored. Learn about the structure, function and history of tops and fighting tops, and see media examples.
House crow is a common Asian bird that follows human activities and feeds on various foods. It has a widespread distribution in southern Asia and some parts of Africa, Europe and America, and can be a nuisance or a threat to humans and other species.