Modern Christmas trees trace their origins to renaissance Germany. Some attribute the beginning to Martin Luther. In addition to his Ninety-Five Theses, which disputed the efficacy of Indulgences – a big money raiser for the church – he’s also credited with placing lit candles on an evergreen tree. There’s no… Read more“Map Monday, A Brief History of Christmas Trees”
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Map Monday, Where are the World’s High-speed trains and How Fast are they?
Trains offered the first form of truly high-speed land transportation. For nearly 100 years they reigned supreme for intercity and longer distance travel. During the first half of the 20th century automobiles and airplanes chipped away at the railway’s monopoly. The advent of jet airplanes and the modern highway system… Read more“Map Monday, Where are the World’s High-speed trains and How Fast are they?”
Map Monday, A Brief History of Bicycles
The modern bicycle traces its lineage back to the early 19th century. Baron Karl von Drais invented a two wheeled tandem vehicle, known as the Draisienne. The Baron’s invention possessed the familiar tandem wheels, but it lacked pedals. Like a skateboard or scooter, riders propelled the bike using their feet…. Read more“Map Monday, A Brief History of Bicycles”