Europe - Vivid Maps

How do forests and human settlements coexist? This article explores tree cover distribution, deforestation trends, and the patterns revealed by global maps.

Economic maps

February 8, 2018 Alex

Government spending of European countries

Finland and France top the list of European nations by government spending as a share of GDP. But what does that actually mean for the people who live there? This post explores what high and low spending really tells us about economic policy, public services, and everyday life.

Technology

February 6, 2018 Alex

How Many Europeans Had Never Used a Computer in 2015?

A map based on Eurostat data reveals wide regional differences in computer use across Europe in 2015. Learn about the cultural, economic, and historical causes of the digital divide.

Maps of World Religions

January 20, 2018 Alex

Christianity in 1054: East, West, and the Forgotten Paths

A look at the historic divide in Christianity that shaped Europe and beyond. Here’s what happened in 1054—and what often gets left out.

Historical Maps

January 18, 2018 Alex

World War II’s Human Toll: A Global Tragedy in Numbers and Maps

An in-depth analysis of World War II’s unprecedented human cost, examining the conflict’s impact across continents through compelling maps and historical data.

Historical Maps Wars

January 17, 2018 Alex

The True Cost of World War I

Examining the devastating toll of WWI through carefully curated maps and data, showing how military casualties and subsequent food shortages transformed the European continent.

Political maps

January 16, 2018 Alex

Changing views of the US in the EU (2016 – 2017)

Percentage point change in those who held a positive view of the United States. Reddit user bezzieford, Data: Eurobarometer 2017

Mapping Health

January 16, 2018 Alex

Smoking in Europe: A Map of Habit and Change

Tobacco use is fading across Europe — but not everywhere. This map-based analysis uncovers the countries still hooked and the surprising success stories.

Ethnic maps Languages

January 14, 2018 Alex

Ethnic and Linguistical Map of Europe

Looking at this sprawling linguistic puzzle across Europe, I’m struck by how much story lives in every colored region on this remarkable map of Europe. As someone who spends their days thinking about how species distribute across landscapes, I can’t help but see parallels in how languages have carved out their territories over millennia.