mapping One Does Not Simply “Live in Washington” July 13, 2015 / July 1, 2015 by Adam DuVander | Leave a Comment George Washington was the first president of the United States, but that was not his last official role in government. Just over a year into retirement, the nation’s second president, John Adams, asked Washington to return to his military roots. On July 13, 1798, the former president became Senior Officer of the Army, a role […] Read more »
mapping Every US Shark Attack Fatality Since 1900 on a Map July 6, 2015 / February 9, 2024 by Adam DuVander | Leave a Comment It’s that time of the year again. No, not 4th of July. It’s Shark Week. The annual Discovery Channel event is now aired all over the world. This summer in North America also marks the 40th anniversary of the shark-themed movie Jaws, so this seems a good time to look at a record of shark […] Read more »
mapping 4th of July: Not Just for the USA June 29, 2015 / June 24, 2015 by Adam DuVander | 1 Comment on 4th of July: Not Just for the USA In the United States, we’ll be celebrating Independence Day this weekend. July 4 marks the signing of America’s Declaration of Independence from England. However, the date is only one of 365 (or 366) dates in existence. Unsurprisingly, other things have happened on this date. If you’re looking for American patriotism, consider this map of over […] Read more »