Monthly Archives: November 2017

For you people who love scary movies and get excited with playing Ouija, you are going to love this weeks atlas of the week. The Atlas of Cursed Places. The atlas goes into depth of every place on the Earth … Continue reading →

This week’s blog of the week is definitely worth every penny… Well depending on what country you’re in. It’s a map here to tell you which countries you should tip in and how much. http://bigthink.com/strange-maps/in-which-countries-should-you-tip-and-how-much

  The map, “What Do You Call Sweetened Carbonated Drinks?” was created by Joshua Katz in 2014, to determine what people from each state call this specific kind of drink. He is examining the different dialect that varies from region … Continue reading →

The “Exports and Imports of Commodities” map was published in 1970 by the National Atlas, whose stated purpose was to help US government officials visualize country-wide patterns and phenomena. With the Cold War going on during the time this map … Continue reading →

This week’s blog is created by travelers for travelers. It allows you to create your own interactive map to show “who you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re going.” https://travelmap.net

This week’s blog is dedicated to the different ways of mapping time and space. The blog tends to challenge the typical norm of America, and favors controversial maps. https://blog.mapbox.com/a-new-kind-of-map-its-about-time-7bd9f7916f7f

This atlas provides a travel guide to abandoned cities. It explains the process of a city’s birth, thriving years, and its eventual death. Written by Aude de Tocqueville, this atlas offers a new perspective of how both popular and unheard of … Continue reading →

Have you ever judged someone based on how someone similar to them has acted in the past?   Oh, yes. Yes, you have. With its massive mélange of different cultures and backgrounds, it’s no secret that stereotypes exist in the … Continue reading →

The Atlas of the Week that I selected showcases various maps of North America beginning in 1821 and continuing into the present. Colors indicate political control by country, and major battles are indicated with a roll-over feature for more information. … Continue reading →