Author Archives: Alex Berry

Atlas of the Week: Growth of a Nation

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Alex Berry

http://www.animatedatlas.com/movie.html This is an animated atlas that displays the geographic history of the United States of America, beginning in 1789.   It is really unique in that it is animated and, therefore, is a single map that changes as you … Continue reading →

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Map of the Week: It’s a Small World

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Alex Berry

Since its introduction in Disneyland in 1966, It’s a Small World After All has been one of the most well known rides with a catchy, and often annoying, theme song.   From the first reindeer on a hilltop in Scandinavia to … Continue reading →

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Team Map Presentation: Post-War New World Map

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Alex Berry

Maurice Gomberg is the author of this interesting map.  We don’t know a lot about Gomberg besides that he was teacher from Philadelphia and that he self published this map.  Gombergs ideas are radical and interesting. He is a pacifist … Continue reading →

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