The 1941 Map That Proposed Erasing Germany
A Newark businessman’s 1941 book included a shocking map that divided Germany among neighboring countries. The Nazis turned this obscure proposal into powerful propaganda.
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Religious Diversity Across America: A 120-Year Journey
Follow the fascinating transformation of America’s religious landscape through detailed county-level maps spanning 120 years. Using historical data and modern visualization techniques, these maps reveal the changing patterns of religious diversity across the United States.
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A Bird’s Eye View of Italy: The Alps-to-Africa Panorama from the 1850s
An extraordinary 19th-century panoramic illustration presents Italy from an impossible vantage point – as if viewed from high above the Alps, with the entire peninsula and Mediterranean Sea stretching toward the African continent.
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The Evolution of Metros in China and Taiwan (1990 – 2020): A 30-Year Transportation Revolution
China’s metro development story is remarkable – from Beijing’s first line in 1969 to becoming home to the world’s longest subway networks. Here’s how it happened..
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The NYC Subway Rental Map
Taking a closer look at how New York City’s subway system shapes rental prices across neighborhoods, revealing unexpected patterns and money-saving opportunities for those willing to walk a few extra blocks.
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What is the largest country in the world based on the most suitable land area for human habitation?
By analyzing climate conditions and settlement patterns worldwide, this study shows which countries offer the most land area suitable for comfortable human habitation, with Brazil leading the list.
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The worst drivers in the United Kingdom
From police force areas to regional statistics, this analysis shows how driving offenses have evolved across the UK, with striking differences between urban and rural areas.
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A Powerful Message in Black and White: The 1863 “Progress of the Union Armies” Broadside
Analysis of a remarkable 1863 Civil War propaganda broadside featuring an influential persuasive map that demonstrated Union territorial gains to boost Northern morale during a pivotal moment in the conflict.
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Gun ownership in the United States
An in-depth look at America’s unique relationship with firearms, analyzing ownership patterns across states and comparing them to global statistics. With over 393 million civilian-owned firearms, the US leads the world in gun ownership – but the rates vary dramatically by state.
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Medieval Trade Networks
Medieval trade networks were a crucial aspect of the global economy during the Middle Ages, connecting different regions of the
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