Before the U.S. existed, global powers raced to plant their flags on its land. This map shows the first foreign country to settle in each U.S. state, with the fascinating mix of empires that once dreamed of ruling America.
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The legal marriage age for girls varies greatly around the world, ranging from 9 in Iran to 20 in China.
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Where African Americans reside today is the culmination of a century of migration, transformation, and survival. This post uses historical maps, census records, and animated graphics to trace the path of the Black population in the United States—initially in the Deep South in 1910, then to cities, and now back again in the current New Great Migration.
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Which U.S. states have the highest share of low-wage workers? Using new data from the Economic Policy Institute, we explore where earnings fall short and reveal the geographic patterns shaping economic life across America.
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Dive into the geography of global agriculture, uncovering where our food is grown and how croplands are distributed worldwide.
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This satirical map of Israel breaks the country into eight funny and oddly accurate divisions. From cities vs. desert to camels vs. code, here’s what these maps say—and where the humor ends and truth begins.
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Belgium is more than one country — it’s at least fourteen! Explore the humorous and insightful maps that show how language, politics, beer, and even fries divide this small but complex nation.
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New York City’s Hispanic population is one of the largest and most diverse in the U.S. Hispanics make up 29.8% of the city’s population (2.6 million people). The Hispanic population in NYC is made up of individuals with roots in many nations. Puerto Ricans make up the largest single Hispanic group in the city.
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Explore the religious landscape of the U.S. from 1890 to 2010 through maps I created using ARDA data. See how religion has shaped different areas over time.
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The inequality between the rich and the poor becomes impossible to ignore. These maps place us in the position of asking ourselves whether our economic reality is even remotely acceptable. In Slovakia, wealth seeps relatively evenly, while in South Africa and Brazil, the gap between common people and the wealthy sends almost parallel worlds—luxury towers in view of struggling neighborhoods. The inequality isn’t just visible on paper—you can feel it in these cities’ streets.
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