Life expectancy typically refers to the average lifespan of a person at birth. It’s often calculated for specific subgroups of people, e.g., nationalities, sex, wealth, etc. Using a combination of recorded and archeological data it can even be estimated for historical periods. Important Factors Infant and child mortality are the… Read more“Map Monday, Life Expectancy through History”
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Map Monday, Which countries are covered by US treaty obligations?
The US treaty obligations commit American forces to defend more than 50 countries. Roughly 25% of the world’s population. Here’s a brief history of the major treaties. 1947 Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Known as Rio Treaty) The United States’ first formal international defense treaty began with 23 members in… Read more“Map Monday, Which countries are covered by US treaty obligations?”
Map Monday, Rome and the Cost of Protecting the Empire
Western democracy traces its roots to Rome and its antecedent the Greek city states. While many cultures, including the traditions of the Iroquois confederation, influenced the US constitution, the founding fathers were most inspired by the Roman Republic. In mythology, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, who were suckled… Read more“Map Monday, Rome and the Cost of Protecting the Empire”