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http://www.loc.gov/rr/geogmap/guide/gmillatl.html The atlas of the week is an ONLINE atlas, designed to digitally show the magnificence of maps in their historic contents. This atlas comes from the U.S. Library of Congress and contains over 53,000 atlases in itself – an … Continue reading →

Maps are social constructions that create a reality. They anchor populations within the space defined in the borders. However, the Balkans, the area that was formerly Yugoslavia, is fractured into a slew of ethnic and nationalistic pieces; it would be … Continue reading →

  Maurice Gomberg is either a nut or some kind of future predicting genius. Ever seen that octopus that has predicted every single Super Bowl victor since the 1980s? Yeah, he’s one of those. No really. Hear us out on … Continue reading →

   The beginning of it all The universe is full of questions.  What is the meaning of life? What is Locke’s causal theory of perception? And, most importantly, why on earth are so many girls named Mary in Iowa? Never … Continue reading →

Trust me, the inside is much more exciting than the cover indicates. The famous Lewis and Clark expedition was the first American expedition to explore the western Louisiana and Spanish Territories. Commissioned by then president Thomas Jefferson, the expedition started … Continue reading →

The National Geographic Historical Atlas of the United States provides a very focused set of maps and articles on the history of  the United States of America, from discovery to present.1 It accounts for over 500 years of American history: … Continue reading →

The wait is over. For three weeks during the frigid winter, global citizens get to display national pride as representatives from their country attempt to earn personal and national glory through a series of athletic events. The Winter Olympics physically … Continue reading →

Needless to say, the ongoing debate of Creationism verses Evolution in schools in the United States has always been a sensitive topic that people take very personally. But what happens when someone actually creates a map that reveals schools that … Continue reading →

Since urbanization and globalization are integrally related, I shall introduce to you the Atlas of Urban Expansion. The Atlas of Urban Expansion is made by Shlomo Angel, Jason Parent, Daniel L. Civco, and Alejandro M. Blei. Basically, you can find … Continue reading →