Growth 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
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Old maps
The Rise and Fall of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, also known as the Republic of Both Nations, was one of the largest and most populous countries in 16th and 17th century Europe. Its formation, heyday, and eventual collapse are a fascinating tale of political prowess, cultural richness, and complex historical forces.
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
Read MoreKorea’s first world map (1402)
The oldest Korean map during the Joseon dynasty illustrates the Old World, from Europe and Africa Europe in the west to Japan in the east.
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Distribution of Human Races in the 19th Century
The idea of race as a rough classification of anatomically modern humans has a problematic history. Before the 19th centuries, the word ‘race’ was used in the sense of “ethnic group” and got its contemporary meaning in the area of anthropology only from the mid-nineteenth century.
Read MoreMap of Africa and adjoining portion of Europe and Asia (1922)
French control was established over much of Northern, Western, and Central Africa by the turn of the century (including territories
Read MoreThe Reaches of New York City (1939)
“Done in the studios of The National Geographic Magazine The map shows: – Places of interest such as Historic Monuments,
Read MorePlan of the New York City (1776)
Related posts: – New Netherland settlements & areas of influence (1614 – 1674) – Urban Scratchoff – Interactive map of
Read MoreWhere would capital cities be located if their 2016 temperature were matched to the 1981-2010 normal
Via us-climate An urban heat island is a metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due
Read MoreEthnic map of Yugoslavia (1981)
Peoples of Yugoslavia.
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