Historical maps showing territorial changes of countries and historical events of the past.
In 1800, the largest colonial empires were the British Empire and the Spanish Empire. The British Empire controlled territories in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, while the Spanish Empire had extensive holdings in the Americas, including most of South America, Central America, and Mexico, as well as the Philippines in Asia.
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As one of the oldest countries in the world, France has a rich and captivating history, including epic events like the Roman conquest of Gallia or Gaul (France), the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Hundred Years’ War. Here’s a brief overview of the history of France.
Read MoreMapping the skyscrapers of Manhattan by use & date (1874 – 1900) From the NYC Department of City Planning. A
Read MoreAfter increased Hindu-Muslim violence and calls for independence, the United Kingdom was forced to relinquish control over the Subcontinent in
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In the 14th century in Europe, the plague wiped out 25 million lives (1/3 of the European population). The 14th century marks the start of strong separate identities for England and France and the Italian Renaissance, and the Ottoman Empire’s establishing.
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The territorial evolution of Germany is characterized by significant changes over centuries. Modern Germany has seen the consolidation of various smaller states into a unified nation. It began with the Holy Roman Empire and then experienced fragmentation during the Middle Ages. The 19th century marked the gradual formation of a unified German state.
Read MoreWooden Ships explores European maritime activity and observations from 1750 to 1850. The data consists of logbook entries written by
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Shortest-possible tour to 50k sites from the National Register of Historic Places. Painting the country with history 217,605-mile walk to
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