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February 9, 2018 Alex

How deep the Titanic sank?

Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after it collided with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. The ship had around 2,224 passengers and crew members onboard, but unfortunately, over 1,500 of them lost their lives, making it one of the most lethal maritime disasters during peacetime in recent history.

The Westward Expansion of the United States

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February 7, 2018 Alex

US Population Growth Mapped

A visual and analytical journey through America’s population changes, highlighting key historical moments and demographic shifts.

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February 5, 2018 Alex

Who Settled First? The First Foreign Presence in Every U.S. State

Before the U.S. existed, global powers raced to plant their flags on its land. This map shows the first foreign country to settle in each U.S. state, with the fascinating mix of empires that once dreamed of ruling America.

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January 18, 2018 Alex

World War II’s Human Toll: A Global Tragedy in Numbers and Maps

An in-depth analysis of World War II’s unprecedented human cost, examining the conflict’s impact across continents through compelling maps and historical data.

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January 17, 2018 Alex

All countries “invaded” by the Netherlands

How did such a small country reach so many parts of the world? A historical map shows the global footprint of Dutch expansion — from colonial outposts to trade wars.

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January 17, 2018 Alex

The True Cost of World War I

Examining the devastating toll of WWI through carefully curated maps and data, showing how military casualties and subsequent food shortages transformed the European continent.

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January 15, 2018 Alex

Slavery in the Americas: A Historical Overview

Slavery in the Americas began with the arrival of the first Africans, who were primarily imported by Spain and Portugal. This brutal practice expanded significantly with the establishment of sugar plantations in Brazil and spread throughout the continent. Millions of Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas, shaping the economic and social foundations of the New World by the 18th century.

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January 13, 2018 Alex

Stalin’s Secret War Map: A Cold War Plot, or Just Paranoia?

Did Stalin really plan to conquer the world? A 1952 magazine map claimed to reveal his Cold War strategy. Explore the history, the defector’s claims, and why the map still sparks debate today.