mapping The Population of the World’s Capitals on a Map February 26, 2024 / February 22, 2024 by Adam DuVander A country’s capital can hold a lot of symbolism. Yet depending on the size of the country, the population of these capital cities varies significantly. The largest world capital is home to more than 21.5 million people, while no one resides permanently in a couple of the smallest capitals. And while even the smallest capital […] Read more »
mapping American Celebrities Born 100 Years Ago on a Map February 16, 2024 / April 15, 2024 by Adam DuVander Exactly 100 years ago, in 1924, a crop of famous people were born that would make great impacts on the world. From politicians to actors, athletes to musicians, they made their mark on history, and their paths were as diverse as the reasons for their fame. Most have passed away, though a rare few could […] Read more »
mapping A Map of What Happened 100 Years Ago in 1924 January 11, 2024 / April 15, 2024 by Adam DuVander George Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Let’s do our best to avoid that, starting by looking at major events from 100 years ago. Between January and December of 1924, 87 political, sporting, criminal, technological, educational, social, cultural, and more events occurred in the U.S. and internationally that […] Read more »