Africa 10 Million Years Later
Discover the future of Africa as tectonic movements create new oceans, alter climates, and redefine economic landscapes.
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The World Divided (1941)
The map published by Richard Edes Harrison for Fortune Magazine in 1941 shows the world divided amid World War II. The American cartographer uses different colors to group all the powers based on their alignment with the two existing sides.
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Roman Britain explained in maps
The Roman Army had approached the South West by AD 45-47 under Aulus Plautius. Large parts of Great Britain were under occupation by the Roman Empire from AD 43 to AD 410. Throughout that time, the nation has the status of a Roman province. 46,323 Roman settlers resided in Britain from various parts of the Empire.
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Top-earning track from each country
As the most-streamed Spotify song of all time, Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You has earned over $13 million in revenue, making it the most valuable song globally, coming on top in eight countries. The most-streamed music in a single country is Post Malone’s rockstar, which has played 715 million times in the US, earning over $3.5m.
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When did Interracial Marriage become Legal in every U.S State?
The amount of interracially married couples has grown from 310 thousand in 1970 to 651 thousand in 1980, to 964 thousand in 1990, to 1.5 million in 2000 and 2.3 million in 2008; estimating for 0.7%, 1.3%, 1.8%, 2.6% and 3.9% of the total amount of married couples in those years, respectively.
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Value of Private Land in the U.S. Mapped
Nowadays, private individuals and corporations own about 60,2% of U.S. land. In total, about 77 million owners hold 1.3 billion acres (0.53 billion ha) of private land. Over 63% of the privately owned land is in farms and ranches. Another 32% of the privately owned land is in forests.
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Global Fuel Index: Comparing Gasoline Prices in Cities Worldwide
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are big oil producers with economies highly dependent on hydrocarbon revenues. Residents in these regions enjoy the most affordable oil prices. The Central African Republic has the most expensive fuel prices in the world. Fuel supplies have to be brought in on a barge over the Oubangui River, resulting in frequent shortages and high prices.
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The Most Common Birth Months Worldwide, Mapped
The summer months of July, August, and September are the most typical birth months in higher latitude nations in the northern hemisphere. As the latitude decreases in subtropical and tropical countries, the peak birth months change later to October, November, and December.
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Leonardo Da Vinci’s maps
Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) was an Italian genius who is generally acknowledged as one of the most diversely talented individuals ever to have existed. He became known for his sketches and notes on science and invention, including cartography, anatomy, botany, paleontology, astronomy.
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The Most Googled Artist in Every Country Mapped
Leonardo da Vinci is the world’s most famous artist. The recognizable Mexican feminist artist Frida Kahlo became the second, and Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh became the third most renowned artist globally.
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