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What if California had been split in the 1800s?
From state politics to national power, dividing California would’ve reshaped the U.S. map — and its future. Explore how this ...
What a 19th-century atlas teaches me about marine ecosystems
What stands out most about the book I'm carrying under my arm, as I meander through the exhibits at the National Maritime ...
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Harold Fisk's stunning 1944 maps show how the Mississippi River changed course over thousands of years
A geologist's vibrant maps reveal how the Mississippi River has wandered across its valley, making it look like a colorful, ...
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Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet
The second half of the 19th century was a particularly interesting time to imagine Mars. This was a period during which the ...
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5,800+ Old World Map Stock Illustrations, Royalty-Free Vector Graphics & Clip Art - iStock
A sepia colored vintage world map, with a compass detail A world map on aged paper. Files included – jpg, ai (version 8 and CS3), svg, and eps (version 8) High detailed, Old world map with decorative ...
Google Earth has historic street view now and just in case you don't feel old enough already, it's to celebrate its 20th birthday
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Google Earth, you can now go back in time when scrolling with a handy 'Historical ...