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Operation Barbarossa was the invasion of the USSR by Nazi Germany and many of its Axis allies, starting on Sunday, 22 June 1941, during World War II. The military operation, codenamed after Frederick Barbarossa (“red beard”), a 12th-century Holy Roman emperor and German king, put into activity Nazi Germany’s ideological goal of occupying the western USSR to repopulate it with Germans.

Cultural cartography

April 23, 2018 Alex

American Gun Ownership: The Story Behind the Numbers

Montana leads US states with 66.3% gun ownership, while coastal states show lower rates. Understanding these patterns reveals unique aspects of American gun culture and how it compares globally.

Most disproportionately popular college major in each U.S. state

Education

April 21, 2018 Alex

Which College Majors Define Your State? A Look at America’s Educational DNA

Ever wondered why certain college majors are surprisingly popular in different states? Let’s look at how local industries and opportunities create unique educational patterns across America.

Ethnic maps Maps of World Religions

April 21, 2018 Alex

Mapping Diversity: Largest Ethnic and Religious Groups by U.S. County

Discover the stories behind America’s diversity with a map showcasing the largest ethnic and religious groups in each U.S. county. From Hispanic Catholics in the Southwest to Evangelical Protestants in the South, this map reveals the historical and cultural forces shaping the nation.

An economic snapshot of every U.S. State

Economic maps

April 20, 2018 Alex

The Best and Worst U.S. State Economies: How Have Things Changed Since 2018?

Which U.S. states have the best economies in 2025? We compare rankings from 2018 to today, revealing surprising shifts and the key drivers behind economic growth. See where your state stands!

Economic maps

April 19, 2018 Alex

Richest Person of All Time From Each U.S. State

Top 20 U.S. States with the Wealthiest People of all Time1. New York: John D. Rockefeller, $257.25B2. Oklahoma: Sam Walton,

Ethnic maps

April 18, 2018 Alex

Americans with Polish Ancestry Mapped

The story of Americans with Polish ancestry is one of resilience, hard work, and cultural contribution. Poles have been immigrating to the United States for centuries, shaping the nation’s landscape and contributing significantly to its development. Let’s delve into the history and current status of Polish migration to the United States.

Demography

April 16, 2018 Alex

Where Men Outnumber Women—and Vice Versa in the U.S. and Canada

Some places have more men, others more women—but why? A look at gender ratios across the U.S. and Canada and the economic and social forces behind them.

Political maps

April 13, 2018 Alex

U.S. Presidential election 2016: dasymetric dot density

Most election maps mislead by shading entire counties red or blue, but what if we mapped every single vote exactly where people live? This dasymetric dot density map does just that—placing 130+ million dots based on urban, suburban, and rural population densities. The result? A clearer, more accurate picture of the 2016 election. See the real voting patterns emerge! 🔴🔵 Explore the map now.