Voter turnout refers to the percentage of those eligible to vote who exercise that privilege. With the US national election tomorrow, it seemed an appropriate topic for this blog. Before we get to the featured map, I thought a little history might (or might not) be interesting. Early Forms of… Read more“Map Monday, Democracy a Brief History with a Map of World Voter Turnout”
Category: History
Map Monday, Witches more than a Popular Halloween Costume
Witches remain one of the go-to costumes for Halloween. Pop culture superstars like this year’s favorite Barbie occasionally rule the roost, but they lack the staying power of vampires, ghosts, ghouls, and witches. While these enduring costumes have also enjoyed brief fad status through movies, books, and TV shows, they… Read more“Map Monday, Witches more than a Popular Halloween Costume”
Map Monday, Dog Days of Summer in the US
We’re entering the Dog Days of Summer, but where does that come from? When I was a little kid, I thought it referred to dogs panting. I grew up in Virginia where high humidity and temps near 90° F (32° C) were common during summer afternoons. We adjusted by wearing… Read more“Map Monday, Dog Days of Summer in the US”