Mythology, Science, & History
The Colorado River created the Grand Canyon. Geological evidence suggests that the river established its course more than five million years ago. As a formation the canyon itself predates the arrival of the river by nearly 65 million years. So why is Map Monday celebrating the 100th anniversary of something… Read more“Map Monday, 100th Anniversary of the Grand Canyon”
When did Season’s greetings become so complicated. When I was a little kid, in the dim and distant past, the default greeting for everyone was ‘Merry Christmas’. Whether you met them on the street or sent them a card (how many still send or receive cards?), it always included a… Read more“Map Monday, What happened to Merry Christmas?”
What was the most important revolutionary war battle? To start with, I need to make it clear that I’m referring to the American Revolution that produced the United States. With that settled, what’s the answer? Since the war ended 235 years ago surely there’s some consensus about the most important… Read more“Map Monday, Most Important Revolutionary War Battle?”