Ever wondered how French people really see their country? These playful maps expose everything from regional rivalries to pastry wars, showing us there’s more than one way to slice up France.
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Floor numbering conventions vary significantly worldwide. In the United States and Canada, the ground floor is typically labeled as the “first floor,” with subsequent levels incrementing numerically (i.e., “second floor,” “third floor,” and so forth). Some buildings in these regions may designate the ground floor as the “lobby” instead.
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For the first time in its history, California’s growth story is changing dramatically. Using maps and data, we explore how America’s most populous state is transforming and what it means for its future.
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Home prices are soaring, but how much do you really need to afford a house in your state? See the salary requirements based on 2018 data and how affordability has shifted over time.
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Reddit user: anaconda300 Homicide rate from highest to lowest Louisiana 11.8 – Costa Rica 11.77 Missouri 8.8 – Cape Verde
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Imagine history as a series of TV shows. Some nations had blockbuster openings, others suffered from bad sequels, and a few experienced disastrous reboots. Here’s how history would look if countries were TV franchises.
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Ever wondered how the world’s largest country divides itself? These witty maps expose Russia’s internal contrasts – from where the bears actually live to why Siberia isn’t just one big frozen wasteland.
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From ‘kindergarten’ to ‘zeitgeist’, German words have found their way into languages worldwide. Let’s explore this fascinating linguistic migration through data and visualizations.
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the colonizability of Africa in 1899 was influenced by technological advancements, geopolitical considerations, economic interests, and ideological motivations. This era marked a pivotal point in history, shaping the course of African nations and their interactions with the rest of the world
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The Ptolemy world map is based on the description contained in Ptolemy’s book Geography, written c. 150. Significant contributions of Ptolemy’s
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