Generally speaking there are five broad types of visas: Transit Visas short term (from hours to a week or so) permits that allow the holder to pass through the country to another destination. Some countries even require them for passengers passing through airports. Visitor Visas issued for tourists, business travelers… Read more“Map Monday, Countries requiring visas for US passports”
Category: History
Map Monday, Krypton the home world of Superman
Krypton was the home world of the DC comics superhero Superman. Superman was created in 1933 by Jerry Siegel (writer) and Joe Shuster (artist). The team sold the character to Detective Comics (now DC Comics) in 1938. In the years since the character has also appeared in multiple radio serials,… Read more“Map Monday, Krypton the home world of Superman”
Map Monday, Commemoration of Pearl Harbor Attack
Today marks the 74th anniversary of the Japanese Empire’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. One day later, President Roosevelt asked congress for a declaration of war against the Japan, which he received. In commemoration today’s post features two maps. The first courtesy of US History.com. Flight path of the attacking… Read more“Map Monday, Commemoration of Pearl Harbor Attack”