Time zones, for most of human existence they didn’t matter. The most important points in time were sunrise, sunset, and noon when the Sun reached its highest point in the sky. Since the Earth is a sphere rotating on its axis as it orbits the Sun, these events are location… Read more“Map Monday, Time Zones where did they come from?”
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Map Monday, What’s the Deal with Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day. Think about it. An entire social and economic system of dances, chocolate, jewelry, naughty gifts, and more tied to one day. People spend hours (okay minutes for you procrastinators) agonizing over how best to demonstrate their love for their significant other. Those without partners convince themselves that the… Read more“Map Monday, What’s the Deal with Valentine’s Day?”
Map Monday, Toponymy in the US
Toponymy is the study of place names, specifically their origin. Since this is a Map Monday feature, toponymy seems like a relevant topic. Wanderlust is a core characteristic of humans. While all of us ultimately trace our origins to Africa, there have been many stops along the way. An earlier… Read more“Map Monday, Toponymy in the US”