Territorial disputes rank as one of the leading causes of wars between nations. According to the UN there are more than 150 such disputes between member states. For more details follow this link to an interactive map of territorial disputes. Dangerous Simmering Territorial Disputes China and India fought a war… Read more“Map Monday, Territorial Disputes and Unclaimed Lands”
Map Monday, A Brief History of Christmas Trees
Modern Christmas trees trace their origins to renaissance Germany. Some attribute the beginning to Martin Luther. In addition to his Ninety-Five Theses, which disputed the efficacy of Indulgences – a big money raiser for the church – he’s also credited with placing lit candles on an evergreen tree. There’s no… Read more“Map Monday, A Brief History of Christmas Trees”
Map Monday, A November Election we can all Disagree on and still be Friends
In November Americans set aside a day to give thanks. The national holiday of Thanksgiving generally includes family gatherings, over-eating, football, and at least where I Iive the first snows of winter. For better or worse it’s also the month Americans run the popularity contests known as an election. Like… Read more“Map Monday, A November Election we can all Disagree on and still be Friends”