Historical maps

Where would you start if you were looking for a treasure? Well, from what we learned in Jumanji, we probably need a map. In fact, maps, the precious representation of information, are key to so many secrets of the world, whether it’s the Earth, our history, politics, sociology, or anything, really.

Europe has long been a melting pot of human phenotypes, shaped by millennia of migrations, conquests, and interactions between different populations. Anthropologically, several distinct types have been identified across the continent, each characterized by unique physical features and genetic backgrounds.

Whether you are a geography aficionado or simply curious, these Geography Facts may have you learning something new.

These apps with historical maps make handy reference tools to use during history lessons.

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This is an illustrated map of North America and its land borders in the year 1830. During that part of the 19th century, the United States of America only spanned what is today’s central and eastern areas. Canada, meanwhile, was a territory of Britain at the time and wasn’t officially given its name until three ... Read more

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Lowitz’s Version of the Murillo Velarde Map of the Philippines, the First Indigenous Engraved Map of the Islands Fine example of Lowitz's two-sheet version of Father Pedro Murillo Velarde's map of the Philippines, the first reasonably obtainable large-format map of the archipelago and the most accurate map of the islands to that date. The map shows a very detailed view of the islands, with villages, waterways, and historical events marked. There are trees and hills included, although they…

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