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Category Archives: Map Monday
Map Monday: Where are all the people?
We humans have been on the move for a long time, a very, very long time. Movement between countries, cultures, and continents may have seemed to slow down for a brief period of time, but not really so much so. … Continue reading
Posted in Map Monday
Tagged aging popluation, maps, population densities, world immigration patterns, world maps, world populations
24 Comments
Map Monday: Random maps to provide some “different” perspectives on our world
These maps are taken from recent Bored Panda offerings, which always provide interesting and fun collections. Here are a few that caught my eye; you can check out the full collections at the links below. Enjoy. The United States of … Continue reading
Posted in Map Monday
Tagged Alaska, Australia, dining, EU, Europe, maps, Pluto, railways, Russia, sheep, traffic accidents, United States, world maps
44 Comments
Map Monday: Climate Change through the millenia … yikes!
Last week was jammed packed with news of a political nature: a turn in the tide of the horrific war in Ukraine (dare we hope), the announcement of a new prime minister of the UK (the 4th in 6 years), … Continue reading
Map Monday: A look at women’s rights around the world
Two recent articles serve to underline both the continuing limitations placed on women around the world and also, incredibly sadly, how barriers to education and freedom to just live their lives have been reinstated in some places. Restrictions on women … Continue reading
Posted in Map Monday
Tagged abortion access, female labor market rates, Map Monday, maps, parental leave, wome's suffrage
17 Comments
Map Monday: what is there to do and see in the world?
Recently, a fellow blogger who also happens to be an experienced climber sent me a link to a map that she thought was pretty awesome: Awesome Maps’ complete guide to rock climbing opportunities around the world, all in one handy-dandy … Continue reading
Posted in Map Monday
Tagged climbing, golf, hot air ballooning, maps, marathons, rock climbing, running, surfing, wildlife viewing, world maps
20 Comments
Map Monday: The Vikings would like to dispute Russia’s claim on Ukraine
It’s been some time since my last Map Monday, one of my favourite excuses for meandering the Internet for map discoveries. I’ve been wanting to do a map post on the Vikings for some time, but never did I expect … Continue reading
Posted in Map Monday
Tagged Byzantine Empire, L'Anse aux Meadows, Putin, Russia, Scandinavia, Silk Road, Ukraine, Vikings
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Map Monday: a look at Russia’s territorial reach through history
Borders have changed in most parts of the world throughout history, and Russia, whether as Empire, Federation, or Soviet Union, is no exception. There’s a long history across that vast land of seeking to expand by absorbing neighbouring territory. Don’t … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Map Monday
Tagged maps, NATO, Putin, Russia, Russian Empire, Russian expansion, Russian Federation, Russian history, Russian territory, Soviet Union, Ukraine, USSR, world maps
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Map Monday: this sovereign nation called Ukraine
As the world watches in horror as a megalomaniacal tyrant re-enacts what our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents lived through in Europe in the last century, it’s impossible to contemplate writing about anything but the travesty – the evil – that … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Map Monday
Tagged freedom, history, maps, Putin, Russia, sovereignty, Ukraine
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