Vivid Maps

March 29, 2018 Alex

Byzantine Copy of Ptolemy’s World Map (1420)

The Ptolemy world map is based on the description contained in Ptolemy’s book Geography, written c. 150. Significant contributions of Ptolemy’s

Economic maps

March 28, 2018 Alex

Countries with more wealth than Africa

Africa’s economic underdevelopment is attributed to a combination of historical, social, political, and economic factors.

Historical Maps

March 27, 2018 Alex

Roman Empire cities mapped

At its peak, the Roman Empire had a population of about 70 million and a population density of nearly 16 people per sq km (~ 41 people per sq mi). Opposite to the European nations of medieval times, the Roman Empire had extraordinarily high urbanization rates.

Historical Maps

March 27, 2018 Alex

Location of every Ancient Greek city outside of Greece and Cyprus, that still is inhabited today

List of some ancient Greek cities (with the modern name) Abdera – Avdira (Greece) Acanthus – Ierissos (Greece) Acharnae

Which areas of Turkey have the highest risk of earthquakes?

Natural disasters

March 25, 2018 Alex

The seismic risk map for Turkey

Which areas of Turkey have the highest risk of earthquakes? afad.gov.tr The Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) represents the shaking or

Etymology of Country Names: North America

Languages

March 23, 2018 Alex

Etymology of Country Names

Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words, exploring how words have evolved in form and meaning over time. It involves tracing a word’s roots back to its linguistic ancestors, understanding changes in pronunciation, spelling, and usage. Etymology provides insights into the cultural, historical, and linguistic influences that shape language, contributing to a deeper understanding of words and their connections across different languages and time periods.

Historical Maps

March 23, 2018 Alex

Ephemeral states of the Russian civil war

The Russian Revolution of 1917 led to the collapse of the world’s largest multiethnic empire. In its wake, a multitude of independent entities was declared. Somewhere ethnic minorities looking for autonomy, others were warlords claiming legitimacy through the veneer of a state, and some were early Soviet republics that didn’t survive until the formation of the USSR in 1922.