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 »
mapping 120 of the World’s National Birds on a Map December 19, 2023 / September 19, 2024 by Adam DuVander Most people know that the Bald Eagle represents the United States. But can you name the national bird of Argentina or Luxembourg? A total of 114 countries are represented by one avian species or another—whether officially or unofficially. In fact, some have more than one! Despite a representation that feels unique, some countries have feathered […] Read more »