During the Cold War West Berlin was one of the most contentious and dangerous places on the globe. After giving pre-war Germany’s eastern sections to Poland and the Soviet Union, the allies carved up the remainder into four zones. Specifically, both Germany and Austria were divided in four occupation zones…. Read more“Map Monday, West Berlin’s Importance”
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Map Monday, Location of World’s Walled borders
People want to feel safe and one way they do that is to build walls. The most obvious walls protect us from the elements. It doesn’t matter if you’re living in a Mongolian yurt made with of animal hides and felt, a modern concrete and glass high rise, or anything… Read more“Map Monday, Location of World’s Walled borders”