Historical maps showing territorial changes of countries and historical events of the past.
From the beginning, the British’s widespread official plan and then the U.S. administration promoted farming and other settlements – to push the boundary westward as fast as physical and financial conditions allowed.
Read MoreFrom 1938 to 1948, the Eastern Bloc area witnessed significant border changes, largely driven by the complex geopolitical dynamics of World War II and the immediate aftermath. The Eastern Bloc, comprising countries in Eastern and Central Europe, was under the influence of the Soviet Union during this period.
Read MoreEratosthenes is the ancient Greek geographer and mathematician associated with eventing the first system of Longitude and Latitude. He was also the first know scientist to determine the circumference of our planet. It is a facsimile of the world map (around 220 BC) that Eratosthenes created based on his estimations.
Read MoreThe animation was created by the Imperial War Museum to mark the re-opening of the American Air Museum. It shows
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The exploration of North America by non-indigenous people passed over centuries and consisted of many people and voyages from different foreign countries to map this continent.
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Take a closer look at how Iran’s borders changed over time. This map highlights what the country lost—and why it happened—with historical facts and treaty details that shaped today’s Iran.
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