Seven Wonders of the Modern World Ever since Alexander published the world,s first travel guide, people have created modern Wonders lists. Now let's focus on the seven sites listed by National Geographic as the “ Seven Wonders of the Modern world.” Note: National Geographic is the flagship magazine of the National Geographic Society, which is the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization . founded in 1888 in the USAEver since Alexander published the world’s first travel guide, people have created modern Wonders lists. Now let’s focus on the seven sites listed by National Geographic as the “Seven Wonders of the Modern World.” Note: National Geographic is the flagship magazine of the National Geographic Society, which is the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization founded in 1888 in the USA. Seven Wonders of the Modern World