The maps shown throughout the article shows the ethnic and linguistic areas of Hungary in the year 1910. The Kingdom of Hungary in 1910 was a multiethnic realm vastly different from the Hungary we know today. As part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it encompassed territories that now belong to several modern nations, including parts of … Read more
The map above shows the world’s most popular web browsers in terms of market share, based on data from StatCounter. As you can see, Google Chrome takes the overwhelming lead, being the most popular browser in all but a few of the countries on the map. Chrome’s Global Dominance Google Chrome is the undisputed leader … Read more
The map above shows the territories still under Axis control on January 1, 1945, just months before the war’s conclusion in Europe. By early 1945, the once formidable Axis alliance in Europe was in a state of collapse. Germany and its remaining allies were fighting on multiple fronts, facing the advancing Allied forces from the … Read more
The map above shows Europe at the height of Napoleon Bonaparte’s power in 1812, just before his disastrous Russian campaign. At this point, Napoleon controlled, either directly or through puppet states and allies, nearly the entire European continent from Portugal to Poland, and from Denmark to Sicily. Napoleon’s conquest of Europe represents one of history’s … Read more
The map above shows Italy and the western Balkans (historically known as Illyria) in the year 1084 AD, a pivotal period when the political landscape of the region was fractured among various powers. Political Context This era marked the height of the investiture controversy, a power struggle between Pope Gregory VII and Holy Roman Emperor … Read more
The world map above shows the obesity rates of the world’s countries, based from World Health Organization data. Obesity has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of the 21st century. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, with more than 1.9 billion adults classified … Read more
The map shows the route of the 15th-century event known as the Columbian Exchange, including the routes it took, as well as the various products that were exchanged in between various places in the world. The Columbian Exchange represents one of the most significant ecological events in human history. Following Christopher Columbus’s voyage to the … Read more
The map of the United States above shows how much of each state is covered by corn fields. When driving across America’s heartland, it’s not uncommon to be surrounded by endless fields of corn stretching toward the horizon. But exactly how much of each state is actually covered in corn fields? Using agricultural data from … Read more
The map of Europe above shows the expected duration of working life for 15-year-olds across European countries, based on 2023 data from Eurostat. Iceland leads Europe with the longest expected working life at 45.7 years, about a decade and a half longer than the shortest, Türkiye, at 29.9 years. Northern and Western European countries generally … Read more
The map above shows Ireland and its massive diaspora or migration in other countries of the world. A Nation Beyond Its Borders Ireland has one of the most remarkable diaspora stories in world history. While the island itself has a population of just under 7 million people today (including both the Republic of Ireland and … Read more