The Changing Shoreline of New York City
The Changing Shoreline of NYC studies key points along New York City’s shoreline with a particular focus on Manhattan’s waterfront
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Historical Maps
Historical maps showing territorial changes of countries and historical events of the past.
New France Mapped
New France was the area colonized by France in North America during a period initiating with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and finishing with the cession of New France to Great Britain and Spain in 1763.
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Louisiana purchase mapped
The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of the territory of Louisiana by the U.S. from France in 1803. In return for 15 million dollars (~$18 per square mile), the U.S.obtained 828 thousand square miles or 2.14 million square kilometers. But, in reality, before purchase France only controlled a small part of this territory, mostly inhabited by Native Americans.
Read MoreGrowth of United States (1776 – 1853)
Within filly years the United States grew from a relatively small republic centering on the Atlantic seaboard to a continental
Read MoreTop 5 Largest Cities Throughout History
The videos below will show the top five largest cities by population throughout history, from 3000 BCE to 2017.
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Europe by the value of GDP power before World War 2
In 1938, the year before WW2, the United States had, by far, the largest economy worldwide in terms of GDP. The 5 Allied Great Powers that arose victorious from the war and the 3 Axis Tripartite Pact nations that were eventually defeated made up the 8 largest sovereign economies in 1938.
Read MoreMap of Japan (1921)
Between 1920 and 1930 Hirohito held Japan’s power. Hirohito took the throne in 1926. He made his way to the
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All countries invaded by France
The First French colonial empire stretched from a total area at its peak in 1680 to over 10 million square kilometers (3.9 million sq mi). The Second French colonial empire stretched to over 13.5 million square kilometers (5.2 million sq mi) at its peak in 1936.
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Original Homeland of the Latins vs Roman Empire
The Latins were an ancient Italic-speaking people who inhabited the region of Latium in central Italy. They are considered one of the foundational groups in the history of Rome and played a significant role in the formation and development of the Roman civilization.
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The Byzantine Empire at its heyday (1025AD)
In 1025 AD, the Byzantine Empire, centered on its capital, Constantinople, was a powerful and culturally rich state spanning from Southern Italy to the Middle East. It was ruled by Emperor Basil II, who expanded the empire’s territories through military conquests and diplomacy.
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